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| Botanical Name |
Nicotiana tabacum |
| Seeds Per Pack |
200 |
| Life Cycle |
Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate |
10 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate |
21 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds |
Surface Sow; press seeds gently into the soil to make good contact, but do not cover with any additional soil; these seeds require light to germinate |
| When to Sow |
Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost |
| Growing Height |
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m) |
| Plant Spacing |
18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
| Hardiness |
N/A |
| Sun Exposure |
Full Sun, Sun to Partial Shade |
| Danger |
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested |
| Bloom Color |
Pale Pink |
| Bloom Time |
Late Spring/Early Summer, Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid-Summer |
| Other Details |
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater |
| Soil pH Requirements |
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
| Days to Harvest |
80-90 |
| Propagation Methods |
From herbaceous stem cuttings, From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting |
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds |
Scherazi tobacco is a variety from the Shiraz region of Iran. Shirazi translates to “from Shiraz” in Persian). The leaves tend to be small but are abundant. It is prized for its strong flavor and aroma, and is used in cigarettes and pipe tobacco blends, or smoked on its own. The plants are covered with sprays of pink, trumpet-shaped flowers that attract a wide variety of pollinators. 85-95 days to harvest.
