Yellow Mammoth Tobacco
Price: $4.49
SKU: 1000671
Yellow Mammoth
Nicotiana tabacum L
[ Approximately 100 seeds per packet ]
'Yellow Mammoth' has very large leaves averaging twelve inches wide by twenty-four inches long, borne on plants that grow rapidly and produce high yields. The plant reach forty-eight inches in height when topped, or about six feet when allowed to flower.Nicotiana tabacum L
[ Approximately 100 seeds per packet ]
Said to be "stemmed for export and used for Swiss wrappers,"[1] it is a multipurpose flue-cured type of tobacco historically used for cigarette and pipe tobacco blending. Tennessee was historically the primary growing region[1] for this old, pre-1880 variety.
Our seed is grown from USDA accession number PI 552338.
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:
- "Varieties of Tobacco Seed Distributed in 1905-06, With Cultural Directions," by A. D. Shamel and W. W. Cobey, USDA, Bulletin No. 91, February 21, 1906.
Customer Reviews:
★★★★★ Large and impressive.
By Joshua Matney on March 16, 2017
By Joshua Matney on March 16, 2017
These plants easily grew 10 to 12 feet tall. Massive leaves the length of my arm and about 10 inches wide. Horn-worms loved them. I grow organic so we had all kinds of fun picking them off by hand. Very large yield, maybe a couple pounds per plant after dry. Still need to cure a little longer but still nice and decently high in nicotine.
