Broad Leaf Orinoco (aka Broadleaf Orinoco) Tobacco
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SKU: 1002151
Broad Leaf Orinoco
Nicotiana tabacum L
[ Approximately 100 seeds per packet ]
Nicotiana tabacum L
[ Approximately 100 seeds per packet ]
'Broad Leaf Orinoco', also known as 'Broadleaf Orinoco', has plants grow five to six feet tall if left to flower, or about four feet tall when topped. Its leaves reach twelve inches wide by twenty-four inches long. It is a very old, flue cured-type tobacco variety historically used for pipe and cigar blending. When grown under certain conditions, it was sometimes used as cigar wrappers. An 1876 publication described as follows:
"Broad-Leaf Orinoco, when cultivated on the rich and highly-manured lands of Kentucky, produces the dark, strong-flavored 'shipping tobacco;' and when grown on the light gray soil of Virginia or North Carolina, with but little or no manure, and cured in a close barn with artificial heat, will produce the bright 'wrappers' for which these States are so famous."[1]
By the end of the 19th century, it was described as being one of the favorite varieties of "yellow-tobacco" grown by the majority of planters in the South.[2] Our seed originated from USDA accession number PI 552302 and was 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:
- "The Planter's Guide for Cultivating and Curing Tobacco," Prepared by the Shelton Tobacco-Curing Company of Asheville, North Carolina, Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C., 1876
- "Tobacco Leaf," by J. B. Killebrew, A. M., Ph.D. and Herbert Myrick, B.S., 1897.
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