Maryland Mammoth Tobacco

Price: $3.49

SKU: 1001581

Maryland Mammoth
Nicotiana tabacum L
[ Approximately 100 seeds per packet ]

'Maryland Mammoth', as its name implies, is a Maryland-type tobacco. The plant's pink flowers aren't displayed until quite late in the season, which means that it produces more leaves than other varieties. However, this also means that there is often not time to produce mature seed pods before frost kills the plants.

Developed as a cross between 'Maryland Broadleaf' with 'Maryland Narrowleaf', our seed originated from USDA accession number PI 551337 which was donated to the tobacco collection in 1906. It was developed and released by D. E. Brown of the Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station. Our 'Maryland Mammoth' seed 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.

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