Black Mammoth Tobacco
Price: $4.49
SKU: 1002141
Black Mammoth
Nicotiana tabacum L
[ Approximately 100 seeds per packet ]
'Black Mammoth' is a fire cured-type tobacco that produces a leaf somewhat darker and broader than 'Madole', but does not droop as much.[1] The plants grow five to six feet tall, or thirty-eight to forty-two inches when topped, with leaves that reach twelve inches wide by twenty-four inches long, are egg-shaped in outline, attached at the broad end, and have lightly puckered surfaces.Nicotiana tabacum L
[ Approximately 100 seeds per packet ]
It was donated into the USDA's collection in August of 1963 by the University of Tennessee. Our seed originated from USDA accession number PI 552439 and sent to us by David Pendergrass from Tennessee.
Tobacco plants are very interesting, ornamental, and have many uses apart from consumption. Tobacco seeds are not classified as tobacco products. We promote the cultivation of tobacco plants, but we do not promote the use of tobacco products.
Tobacco seeds are tiny and look like dust, but each one has the potential to quickly grow into a huge tobacco plant. They need light to germinate. Sprinkle the seeds onto the surface of a moist and sterile seed starting mix. Do not cover the seeds. They also must never be allowed to dry out, so they are frequently (but gently) watered using a mist from a spray bottle. While waiting for germination, it can help to cover them with some kind of plastic sheeting to help hold moisture.
Once tiny seedlings emerge, you can pick them out one by one and move them into individual cells. Very lightly fertilize and never allow the potting soil to dry out. Within 6 weeks it'll be ready to plant in the garden. Wait until all risk of frost is over before planting outdoors.
For additional information, please have a look at our more detailed guide with photos.
Once tiny seedlings emerge, you can pick them out one by one and move them into individual cells. Very lightly fertilize and never allow the potting soil to dry out. Within 6 weeks it'll be ready to plant in the garden. Wait until all risk of frost is over before planting outdoors.
For additional information, please have a look at our more detailed guide with photos.
Informational References:
- "Performance Trials of Field Crop Varieties," University of Tennessee Agricultural Experiment Station, Bulletin No. 336, December, 1961.
- USDA GRIN.
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Customer Reviews:
★★★★★ Quality Seeds
By SFL Grower (South Florida) on June 30, 2023
By SFL Grower (South Florida) on June 30, 2023
Great seeds, I had 100% germination with the 50 planted. Had no issues with transplanting. They grew to over 6 feet, flowered, and were fully harvested in 5 months.
★★★★★ Germinated well
By Charleton Hammett on May 18, 2021
By Charleton Hammett on May 18, 2021
Good quality seed. Make sure to do your research about germinating seed on these. They love moist, well draining soil to germinate. Will update this review after harvest.
