"Galician original" tobacco variety is a universal, medium-early maturing sort grown in the Ternopil selection through individual selection of lines Pridnestrovsky 5 x Temp. It has an intense aroma and excellent smoking qualities which makes it a popular choice among tobacco lovers.
The plant reaches a height of 2.2–2.6 m and has a cylindrical shape with wide oval light green leaves. The growing period is about 90 days, the average yield ranges from 2.7 to 2.9 kg/m², while the output of high-quality marketable varieties (I+II) reaches up to 90 %. Leaves contain approximately 1.3 % nicotine, 3.5 % carbohydrates and 4.5 % proteins.
The sort is characterized by uniform maturation of leaves in layers which allows harvesting with only three passes. Drying is performed in the shade, and the plant is resistant to adverse soil and climatic conditions and has complex resistance to downy mildew, tomato bronzing and other pests.
"Galician original" is an aromatic tobacco with a skeleton type that provides a rich taste and pleasant smell when smoked. Its versatility makes it suitable both for independent growing and for commercial production of high-quality tobacco.
