BT- 17
Tea Variety: BT- 17
Main Features of the Variety
| Developed by | Bangladesh Tea Research Institute, Bangladesh |
| Method of development/origin | Hybrid line of BT 1×TV 1 |
| Year of release | 2006 |
| Main characteristics | Leaf size medium, dark green, glossy, erect leaf pose, compact bush with vigorous growth habit. |
| Planting season and time | Planting season: Early monsoon |
| Field duration | 60 to 100 years of ages |
| Yield(t/ha) | Leaf yield 3.9 |
| Resistance/tolerance | Highly tolerant to drought. |
| Quality of the product | Above average, coloury with good strength and briskness |