Shicheng Tobacco Leaves

Shicheng Tobacco Leaves

　　　　Shicheng has a long history of growing tobacco leaves. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, only sun-cured tobacco was cultivated. Starting in the 1960s, flue-cured tobacco was introduced. The quality of Shicheng tobacco leaves is excellent. The sun-cured variety “Black Tiger” enjoys international fame and remains popular over time. Flue-cured tobacco is renowned for its “withered yellow color and rich aroma.” Premium-grade leaves are one of the main raw materials used in Jiangxi Province to produce the high-end cigarette brand “Jinsheng,” while medium-grade leaves are mainly used to produce the mid-range brand “Nanfang.”

　　( Ganzhou )

　　　　Located in the southeastern part of Jiangxi Province, Shicheng enjoys a mild climate and abundant rainfall, providing ideal conditions for tobacco cultivation. Through years of local practice and development, Shicheng County in Ganzhou, Jiangxi, has been jointly awarded the honorable titles of “China’s Hometown of Tobacco Leaves” and “China’s Hometown of Lotus” by the China Association of Agricultural Science Societies, the Rural Development Research Department, and China Specialties Newspaper.