Chichicaste Tobacco
Price: $3.49
SKU: 10022181Chichicaste
Nicotiana tabacum
Nicotiana tabacum
Chichicaste is a Bright Leaf type tobacco originating in Honduras in the 1930's. It grows 3 to 4 feet to the first crows foot on average, with some reaching up to 6 to 7 feet. It is very branching in its plant form and produces several suckers branches. It produces 10 to 12 leaves on the main stem up to 18 inches long and 10 to 12 inches wide. Many more leaves are produced on the sucker branches. It yields from 2 to 3 ounces per plant. Our seed originated from a sample of USDA GRIN accession number PI 116078. Each packet contains about 100 seeds.
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.
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