Glessner Tobacco
Price: $3.49
SKU: 1001321
Glessner
Nicotiana tabacum L
[ Approximately 100 seeds per packet ]
'Glessner', also known as 'Glessner Pennsylvania Seed Leaf' and sometimes sold by vendors incorrectly spelled as "Glessnor," its plants are attractive and produce large leaves with a fine, soft texture remaining elasticity after curing making it useful for cigar wrappers. It was also grown for use as cigar filler and binder as well.
'Glessner' is a very old variety, pre-dating the 1880s, and originating in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was, ". . . held in very high repute and is probably more grown throughout the section than any other."[2] Offered by Henry A. Dreer and Company of Philadelphia, they described it in 1883 as follows"
Historically grown in the tobacco producing regions of grown in Pennsylvania New York and Wisconsin.[1] Our seed originated from USDA accession number PI 552642 and was sent to us by David Pendergrass from Tennessee.
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.
- "The Culture of Tobacco," George M. Odlum, Department of Agriculture, Salisbury, Southern Rhodesia, 1905
- "Tobacco Growing in Pennsylvania: II," The Cultivator & Country Gentleman, April 13, 1882
- "Tobacco Leaf", 1897, by J. B. Killebrew, A. M., PH.D. and Herbert Myrick, B.S.
- "Dreer's Garden Calendar for 1883," Henry A. Dreer Seed Company, Philladelphia, Pennsylvania.
