Ahus Tobacco
Nicotiana tabacum
Price: $3.49
SKU: 1002111'Ahus', properly spelled Åhus after the town in Sweden after which it was named, is a compact growing, very early maturing tobacco variety that is a great choice for Northern climates and areas with shorter growing seasons. They will reach thirty to thirty-six inches in height and begin blooming in about thirty days. The leaf can start being harvested as early as forty days.
Originally from Sweden, we received a sample from seed saver, George McGuire (NC MC G). 'Ahus' cures to a dark brown color and was historically used as a cigar or pipe tobacco, as well as in snus or snuff blends.
As a point of interest, the town of Åhus, Sweden was once known for producing the "Three Swedish Sins" – snuff, schnapps, and surfeit of eels. By the late 1800s, most of the town residents raised their own tobacco on small patches of land. The leaves were harvested, dried in barns, and sold to Per Svensson, the "Cigar King," who rolled "Åhus havanas." The last tobacco commercially grown and harvested in Åhus was in the autumn of 1964. Each packet contains about 100 seeds.
Originally from Sweden, we received a sample from seed saver, George McGuire (NC MC G). 'Ahus' cures to a dark brown color and was historically used as a cigar or pipe tobacco, as well as in snus or snuff blends.
As a point of interest, the town of Åhus, Sweden was once known for producing the "Three Swedish Sins" – snuff, schnapps, and surfeit of eels. By the late 1800s, most of the town residents raised their own tobacco on small patches of land. The leaves were harvested, dried in barns, and sold to Per Svensson, the "Cigar King," who rolled "Åhus havanas." The last tobacco commercially grown and harvested in Åhus was in the autumn of 1964. Each packet contains about 100 seeds.
Main Tobacco Role: filler
Main Tobacco Role: blending
Typical Use: pipe
Typical Use: cigar
Origin: Sweden
Plant Size (Height): 30-36
Days to Maturity: 40
Growth Habit: Compact
Lifespan: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Best sowing Method: Start Indoors
Genetic Classification: Open Pollinated
Main Tobacco Role: blending
Typical Use: pipe
Typical Use: cigar
Origin: Sweden
Plant Size (Height): 30-36
Days to Maturity: 40
Growth Habit: Compact
Lifespan: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Best sowing Method: Start Indoors
Genetic Classification: Open Pollinated
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.
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