Silk Leaf Tobacco
Nicotiana tabacum
Price: $3.49
SKU: 1002011
'Silk Leaf' is an old "flue-cured" type tobacco, historically used for cigarette and pipe tobacco blends but also used for cigar filler and plug tobacco. The plants grows to about fifty inches tall when topped, or can reach six feet when allowed to flower.Its large leaves are broadest at the middle and narrower at the two equal ends, and are typically twelve inches wide by twenty-four inches long.
Available since at least the 1940s, the USDA noted that their seed was, "... a local selection obtained from E. G. Moss, a local tobacco grower in Gulliford County, North Carolina." It entered their collection on August 1, 1961. Our seed originated from this USDA accession, number PI 552331. Each packet contains about 100 seeds.
Main Tobacco Role: filler
Main Tobacco Role: blending
Typical Use: cigarette
Typical Use: pipe
Typical Use: cigar
Curing Method: flue
Tobacco Type: Virginia
Tobacco Type: Bright leaf
Flavor Profile: Mild
Origin: North Carolina
Plant Size (Height): 50-72
Days to Maturity: 65
Lifespan: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Best sowing Method: Start Indoors
Genetic Classification: Open Pollinated
Main Tobacco Role: blending
Typical Use: cigarette
Typical Use: pipe
Typical Use: cigar
Curing Method: flue
Tobacco Type: Virginia
Tobacco Type: Bright leaf
Flavor Profile: Mild
Origin: North Carolina
Plant Size (Height): 50-72
Days to Maturity: 65
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.
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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