BT- 18
Tea Variety: BT -18
Main Features of the Variety
| Developed by | Bangladesh Tea Research Institute, Bangladesh |
| Method of development/origin | Old seed section of Amo Tea Estate |
| Year of release | 2010 |
| Main characteristics | Leaf size medium to large, light 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 age |
| Yield(t/ha) | Leaf yield 3.74 |
| Resistance/tolerance | Highly tolerant to drought. |
| Quality of the product | Above average, coloury with good strength and briskness |