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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, Outdoors after all danger of spring frost is past |
| Growing Height |
36-48 in. (90-120 cm) |
| Plant Spacing |
18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
| Hardiness |
USDA Zone 9a: to 25F, USDA Zone 9b: to 30F, USDA Zone 10a: to 35F, USDA Zone 10b: to 40F |
| Sun Exposure |
Full Sun |
| Danger |
N/A |
| Bloom Color |
Pink |
| Bloom Time |
Late Spring/Early Summer, Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid-Fall, Mid-Summer |
| Foliage |
Chartreuse (Yellow-Green), Velvet/Fuzzy-Textured |
| Other Details |
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater, Flowers are good for cutting, This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds |
| Soil pH Requirements |
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
| Propagation Methods |
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 |
The most commonly cultivated tobacco species is native to the Americas but has become a global traveler, with dozens of unique cultivars originating from various parts of the world. Our specific strain, initially sourced from Strictly Medicinal Seeds in Williams, Oregon, has evolved into a landrace through years of cultivation and seed saving on our land. These ornamental plants, capable of reaching up to six feet in height, are adorned with abundant, gorgeous pink, trumpet-shaped flowers. With diligent nurturance and maintenance, these plants can produce a plentiful supply of leaves suitable for harvesting and curing. The resulting home-cured tobacco offers a distinct essence, vastly different and more nuanced than any commercially available product.
