Walker's Broadleaf Tobacco
Price: $3.49
SKU: 1002261
Walker's Broadleaf
Nicotiana tabacum L
[ Approximately 100 seeds per packet ]
'Walker's Broadleaf', also known as "Walkers Broad Leaf," is an old fire cured-type cigar tobacco. It produces large, ten inch by twenty-nine inch leaves that are broadest at the middle, narrower at the two equal ends, with the length being over twice the width. It has tolerance to black root rot, no resistance to black shank, and no resistance to mosaic.Nicotiana tabacum L
[ Approximately 100 seeds per packet ]
Originating in Cumberland County, Virginia as a farmer selection,[1] it was donated into the USDA's tobacco collection in August of 1961 by the Virginia Crop Improvement Association. Our seed originated from USDA accession number PI 552374 and 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.
Informational References:
- "Virginia Dark Fired Tobacco - Variety Information for 1977," by J. L. Jones and T. R. Terrill, Cooperative Extension Service, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Publication SP 8, October, 1976.
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