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Moore Tobacco

Nicotiana tabacum

Price: $3.49

SKU: 1001961

Classified as a "Maryland-type" tobacco, 'Moore' leaves are air-cured like Burley-types, but darker green. It was historically used for pipe and cigarette blending as well as for cigars. The plants grows to about thirty-six inches tall when topped, five to six feet tall when allowed to develop its flower heads.

Its leaves are broadest at the middle and narrower at the two equal ends, but with the length being over twice the width. Typical leaves are eleven inches wide by twenty-six inches long.

Our seed originated from USDA accession number PI 552703 and was sent to us by David Pendergrass from Tennessee. Each packet contains about 100 seeds.

Main Tobacco Role: blending
Typical Use: cigarette
Typical Use: pipe
Typical Use: cigar
Curing Method: air
Tobacco Type: Maryland
Plant Size (Height): 36-60
Lifespan: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Best sowing Method: Start Indoors
Genetic Classification: Open Pollinated
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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