Only the Lonely Nicotiana
Nicotiana sylvestris
HOW TO GROW TOBACCO, NON-SMOKING
Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost, and transplant out after last frost. Plant seeds on the soil surface, lightly pressing them into the soil. They require light for germination. Transplant 12-18” apart. Plants require full sun to part shade, and prefer evenly moist, well-drained soil.
Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Usual seed life: 3 years.
Planting Depth surface requires light
Soil Temp. Germ. 70-85
Days to Germ. 7-14
Plant Spacing 10-12”
Row Spacing 18-24”
Days To Maturity 75-90
Storage Refrigerate
Part Shade, Moist Well Drained Soil
Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Usual seed life: 3 years.
Planting Depth surface requires light
Soil Temp. Germ. 70-85
Days to Germ. 7-14
Plant Spacing 10-12”
Row Spacing 18-24”
Days To Maturity 75-90
Storage Refrigerate
Part Shade, Moist Well Drained Soil
- 200 Seeds$3.50
- 2000 Seeds$8.50
This non-smoking tobacco is the largest, tallest nicotiana. Plants can grow upwards of 4 feet tall with huge clusters of 4” trumpet-shaped, tubular, drooping white flowers. They bloom all summer and their fragrance is wildly intoxicating, especially in the evening. Plant near a window so you can enjoy its perfume wa...
This non-smoking tobacco is the largest, tallest nicotiana. Plants can grow upwards of 4 feet tall with huge clusters of 4” trumpet-shaped, tubular, drooping white flowers. They bloom all summer and their fragrance is wildly intoxicating, especially in the evening. Plant near a window so you can enjoy its perfume wafting in during a summer night. Also known as Woodland Tobacco. Tags: Harvest: Mid, Color: White, Size: Large, Heritage: Heirloom, Season: Summer, Certification: Organic.
This tobacco variety is indigenous to South America. It was brought here from Argentina in the late 1890s.
This tobacco variety is indigenous to South America. It was brought here from Argentina in the late 1890s.
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Strong Roots
Certified Organic by CCOF
Seed grower since 2004
Strong Roots Farm grows certified organic seed, produce, and garden starts in Mendocino County, California. Seeds from the farm go to other seed companies, and are sold through northern California retail outlets and online as Open Circle Seeds.
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