Smyrna Tobacco
Price: $3.49
SKU: 1002031
Smyrna
Nicotiana tabacum L
[ Approximately 100 seeds per packet ]
Nicotiana tabacum L
[ Approximately 100 seeds per packet ]
Classified as a Oriental or Turkish type tobacco, 'Smyrna' is aromatic and was historically used for cigarette blending. The plants grows to about fifty-five inches tall when topped, or five to six feet tall when allowed to develop flower heads.
Its downward curling leaves have slightly undulating margins, are broadest at the middle and narrower at the two equal ends, tapering to a pointed apex with more or less straight sides. They average ten inches wide by twenty inches long) and according the USDA tests, it averages 33.5mg of nicotine per gram of cured leaf.
Our seed originated from that USDA accession, number PI 552758 and 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.
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.
Customer Reviews:
★★★★★ Excellent germination
By Daniel Carr on August 18, 2021
By Daniel Carr on August 18, 2021
I have never grown tobacco before so I had no idea what to expect. Every seed germinated and the plants are 5 to 6 feet tall. All are doing well here in zone 6b.
