This variety is produced in
the hinterland of Samsun and in the area just beyond the production
belt of Maden. Being scattered between Maden and Çarşamba, this tobacco variety is
mostly produced on the rising slopes located on the west side of the delta of the
Yeşilırmak River.
The leaves of Canik
tobaccos are small sized, broad winged and ox-tongue shaped.
The texture and veins of these leaves are fine as well as highly elastic and durable.
Their bright colour is from light to dark red. Their taste is satisfying an sweet and has
a slightly spiced specific aroma, but the Sıtmasuyu type however has a strong and
definite aroma. The Canik variety has therefore a worldwide reputation among aromatic
tobaccos. These tobaccos are necessary for high quality blends due to the above
characteristics. They have also a high combustibility and filling capacity.
In view of their taste they
can be blended in certain proportions with cigar fillers. They add sweetness to the cigars
and eliminate the harshness of immature cigar fillers, increasing their taste quality.
Their 1.25 % nicotine
content gives to the taste a slightly satisfying character.
The type of this variety
produced in the Çarşamba district resembles the above mentioned Canik type, inasmuch as
its physical characteristics and taste are concerned.
The soil of the region where
these tobaccos are produced is broken land and covered with brown forest earth. The actual
consistency of the soil is the same as the scil of the cultivation area of the Maden
variety.
As to the climatic
conditions for the Canik variety during the growing stage of the tobacco the average
temperature is 21.4º C, total rainfall 218.3 mm. And average relative humidity 75 %.
Çarşamba has the same
average conditions, but a total rainfall of 264 mm.
Farmers stack their tobacco in the
"dizi" method. Each of the bales average in weight between 15-20 kgs. Commercial bales
after processing are in small tongas and weight 20-25 kgs. each.