Chinez Tobacco
Price: $3.49
SKU: 1001791
Chinez
Nicotiana tabacum L
[ Approximately 100 seeds per packet ]
Nicotiana tabacum L
[ Approximately 100 seeds per packet ]
Classified as a "cigar filler" type tobacco, cured 'Chinez' leaves are bright yellow in color, and was historically used for cigar and cigarette blending. The plants are pyramidal in shape, grow to about sixty inches tall when topped, or can reach seven feet when allowed to develop its attractive pink flowers.
Its leaves are smooth to slightly puckers, somewhat egg-shaped in outline with slightly undulating margins. Typical leaves are twelve inches wide by twenty inches long, and according the USDA tests, it averages 56.5mg of nicotine per gram of cured leaf.
Our seed originated from USDA accession number PI 260366. The USDA noted that the, "Seeds of this cigarette tobacco presented by the Instituto Agronomico do Estado de Sao Paulo; Campinas, Brazil," in September of 1959. Our seed stock 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.
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