Ootz is the Turkish name for the top 3 or so leaves of a plant. They tend to be tiny. They are said to be so highly valued in Turkey that none of it is ever exported. Now I know why.
In the 2011 season, I grew some Izmir Ozbas (PI 494157). Izmir is the modern name for the ancient city...
Here, I discuss the physical attributes of Izmir Ozbas, Smyrna #9 and Xanthi Yaka #18A, since I am currently growing these. All three were sourced from the National Plant Germplasm System - GRIN Nicotiana Collection.
Izmir-Ozbas: Turkey 1984 GRIN_Pi494157
Smyrna No.9: Turkey 1962...
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