BT -13
Tea Variety: BT-13
Main Features of the Variety
| Developed by | Bangladesh Tea Research Institute, Bangladesh |
| Method of development/origin | Origin : Old seed section of Shumshernugger Tea Estate |
| Year of release | 2000 |
| Main characteristics | Leaf size large and broad, light green, compact bush with plucking points and thick shoots. |
| Planting season and time | Planting season: early monsoon |
| Field duration | 60 to 100 years of ages |
| Yield(t/ha) | Leaf yield 4.02 |
| Resistance/tolerance | Highly tolerant to drought. |
| Quality of the product | Above average, useful color, brisky liquor with good strength |