Jorge Grande Tobacco
Price: $3.49
SKU: 1001921
Classified as a cigar wrapper type tobacco, 'Jorge Grande' was historically used for wrappers and twists. The plants grows to about fifty-seven inches tall when topped, or can reach seven feet tall when allowed to develop its attractive pink to red flowers.
Its downward curling leaves have wavy margins, a smooth surface, and are broadest at the middle and narrower at the two equal ends, with the length approximately twice the width. Typical leaves are eleven inches wide by twenty-one inches long, and according to the USDA tests, it averages 11.2mg of nicotine per gram of cured leaf.
Donated to the USDA by the Instituto Agronomico do Estado de Sao Paulo, Campinas, Brazil, on 4 Sep 1959. Our seed originated from USDA accession number PI 260368 and was sent to us by David Pendergrass from Tennessee. Each packet contains about 100 seeds.
Typical Use: cigar
Typical Use: twist
Number of Leaves: 18
Suckering Tendency: Medium
Origin: Brazil
Plant Size (Height): 57-84
Lifespan: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Best sowing Method: Start Indoors
Genetic Classification: Open Pollinated
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.
