Connecticut Broadleaf Tobacco
Price: $3.49
SKU: 1001071
Nicotiana tabacum L
[ Approximately 100 seeds per packet ]
'Connecticut Broadleaf', produces large, fine-grade leaves that are used for cigar wrappers. The lower grade leaves on the plants are used for cigar filler, blending and binder leaves. The leaves average about thirteen inches in width by twenty-six inches in length, are broad, strong, thin, elastic, silky, have small fibers, a sweetish taste, and cure light in color.
Also known as 'East Hartford Broadleaf' and documented as being selected from 'Connecticut Seedleaf'.[1,2] It was historically grown in the Connecticut Valley, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Wisconsin Minnesota, and to a slight extent in Indiana and Illinois.[2] Our stock originated from the collection of David Pendergrass of Tennessee from USDA accession number PI 552619.
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.
- "Tobacco Leaf,"by J. B. Killebrew, A. M., Ph.D. and Herbert Myrick, B.S., 1897.
- "Varieties of Tobacco Seed Distributed in 1905-06, With Cultural Directions," by A. D. Shamel and W. W. Cobey, USDA, Bulletin No. 91, February 21, 1906.
Customer Reviews:
By Zachary B. (Northeast Ohio) on September 15, 2024
I started the seeds in a little planter on my dining room table and acclimated them to the outdoors a bit at a time. I picked this variety because it was developed to grow in the north with our shorter growing season. It stayed a few inches across for a a long time in the ground and one day just took off. From July 19th to the second week of August it went from four inches to six feet. It was a neat experiment. No complaints and I'll be using victory seed in the future.
By Tigerbikes (NJ, USA) on July 22, 2024
Wow! Not only the best selection with great information on the website, Jon personally helped me with my first round of germination / seedlings to a great success. I highly recommend Victory Seeds.
By David W Franklin on November 9, 2013
On a whim I decided to try something different this year in my garden and chose to grow some tobacco. I purchased the Connecticut Broadleaf and the Golden Burley. The Golden Burley was planted in early spring and was still growing in the first of November before the first frost. Out of 10-12 large plants I harvested of tobacco to last me until next summer. They do require a lot of water but grow very well, even in Nebraska.
