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Gold Dollar Tobacco

Price: $3.49

SKU: 1001531

Gold Dollar
Nicotiana tabacum L
[ Approximately 100 seeds per packet ]


'Gold Dollar' is a flue-cured type of tobacco, has pretty pink flowers, and was historically used for pipe and cigarette blending. It is early maturing making it a good choice for gardeners living in areas with shorter growing seasons.

Our seed was sent to us by tobacco variety preservationist David Pendergrass of Middle Tennessee. His original source was USDA accession number PI 552310, which was donated into the tobacco seed collection by the USDA Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station in 1961.

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.

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