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PYKY 171 Tobacco

PYKY 171 Tobacco

Regular price $3.49 USD
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PY KY 171 is a pale yellow breeding line that is agronomicaly comparable to KY 171. It is a dark fire-cured tobacco with high resistance to black root rot, wildfire, and TMV. The plants grow to a height of 5-6 feet to the flower and produce from 14 to 17 leaves per plant. The leaves grow in a semi- erect position, averaging 11-13 inches in width and 24-30 inches in length with good overall yields. Maturity is in 60-65 days. The leaves turn yellow about 4 weeks after topping, whereas, KY 171 stays green making the "PY" strain easier to color cure. Nicotine level by dry weight 5.31% compared to 4.70% for KY 171. Our stock originated from the USDA Nicotiana Collection as accession number PI 578865
Each packet contains about 100 seeds.
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