Mixed Tobacco Varieties Organic Heirloom Non-GMO Seeds B100

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Grow your own home tobacco plant free of additives! These heirloom tobacco plants have been around for years and grow great in home gardens.
Tobacco is usually grown in home gardens so gardeners can harvest the plant and know it has no additives. Tobacco also is grown personally for its ornamental appearance. It is a member of the nightshade family, which includes tomatoes and peppers as well. Tobacco is typically a warm-weather plant.

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Botanical Name: Nicotiana tabacum Lifecycle: Annual Hardiness: Half-Hardy Annual Size: 5' h x 2.5' w Sun: Full sun to partial shade Soil: Rich, moist, well-drained Season: Summer to fall Seed to Bloom: 10-12 weeks Color: Green Zones: 3-10 Sow Method: Transplant Breed: Open-pollinated Categories: Herb

Germination - Before Planting: The tobacco seed is very small, so it must be started indoors. To germinate, it requires a temperature of at least 65 degrees. Begin the seed in seed compost and not potting mix six weeks before the last frost. Tobacco prefers soil with a pH of 5.8 and well-drained soils. When planting, place the seed on top of the compost and do not cover it.

The majority of varieties will start showing germination in 7-10 days, or even a little sooner, but different varieties do germinate at different speeds, it is not unusual for some to take as long as two weeks to show signs of germination, and this can stretch into 3-4 weeks in cold soil and in summer heat.

SOWING INSTRUCTIONS: Depth: Surface sow; requires light to germinate. Sprout Time: 10-21 days Starting Indoors: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Keep at 60-75°F. Sprinkle with vermiculite or cover with humidity dome to keep moist. Starting Outdoors: Direct sow after last frost. When to Set Outside: After the last frost. Planting: Begin the seed in seed compost and not potting mix six weeks before the last frost. When planting, place the seed on top of the compost and do not cover it. In addition to warmer temps, it also requires light to germinate. Seedlings are ready to be transplanted once they reach 8 inches in height. Transplant them after all dangers of frost have passed.

PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION Flowering tobacco flowers add a contrasting form to summer's many rounded flower shapes. They grow best in moderate summer areas planted in humus-rich soils well supplied with even water. In scorching hot climates, afternoon shade is beneficial. Regular fertilizer and deadheading will ensure free-flowering all season and an abundance of hummingbirds and hawk moths. Final Spacing: 2' Water Use: Medium Water Use Watering Details: Regular, even watering; 1" per week. Water 1/2 inch weekly, but be careful because over0watering can make the plants become thin and flaky. Soil pH: Prefers slightly acidic soil but is tolerant of a wide range of pH levels. Fertilizer: Mix in about 2" of compost prior to planting, and use several applications of organic fertilizer during the season. To fertilize tobacco, use the same fertilizers used for tomatoes or peppers. The fertilizer should contain no chlorine and its nitrogen should be in nitrate form. Apply the fertilizer over several separate instances, such as applying it to the soil before transplanting and continuously throughout the tobacco’s growing season to keep the leaves a solid green color. Once flowers begin to form, stop the fertilization process. Diseases & Pests: Nicotiana can be susceptible to aphids; water sprays or insecticidal soap can safely remedy the issue. Tobacco budworms eat holes in the buds and devour seeds later in the summer. Try to hand pick them at dusk when they come out to feed. In autumn, tilling in annual beds can help destroy pupae and decrease populations the following year. The tobacco hornworm, the caterpillar stage of a hawk moth, also feeds on Nicotiana and can be controlled by handpicking. Look for the black droppings, as the green caterpillars are hard to spot, and remove immediately, as they can ravage the foliage. White eggs attached to them indicate that a predator insect has parasitized them, and the caterpillars should be left alone. When to Cut: Nearly to fully open flowers

How to Grow Tobacco

Growing your own tobacco is so easy and not dissimilar to growing tomatoes. Place commercial seedling compost into a tray and soak the soil with water and allow the excess water to drain off. Sprinkle the tobacco seeds onto the surface of the damp soil. Do not cover the seeds, as they need light for germination. Tobacco seeds are very tiny, so be careful to spread the seeds as evenly as possible. Keep the soil damp being careful not to wash the seeds around when you water; better still water from below or use a mist sprayer.

At a temperature of 75-80 degrees, seeds typically take a matter of days to germinate; though at this stage they are still rather small. At lower temperatures, the germination simply takes a few days longer.

Plantlets are ready to be transplanted into bigger pots when the leaves are about 1cm in length. Care should be taken not to disturb the roots. The feed should only be given to established and rapidly growing plants after they have been replanted. Tobacco requires a lot of nitrogen and potash, which can be supplied using standard garden fertilizer. You may want to grow your tobacco using only organic fertilizers.

Ideally, space the tobacco plants about 2 ft. apart in rows 3 ft. apart. Transplant outside in the evening or when it is cloudy and overcast to avoid the youngsters from drying out. Water plants thoroughly after transplanting and water daily until plants become established. Like tomato plants, the branches (suckers, offshoots), should be removed to focus the plants' energy on the large leaves.

Tobacco plants generally require full to partial sunlight to grow properly. Tobacco is ready to be harvested after 60-90 days after germinating.

Days to Maturity: Tobacco plants can be harvested around 60 days after being transplanted.

Harvesting: Tobacco plants can be harvested by cutting down the entire plant at once or by pulling individual leaves from the plant.

Tips: To make flue-cured tobacco, the leaves are added to tobacco sticks which are then hung in a barn’s kiln, which will heat cure the tobacco but not expose it to smoke. To sun cure tobacco, the leaves are placed in the sun and dried.

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