Borneo Sumatra Tobacco
Nicotiana tabacum
Price: $3.99
SKU: 10011521'Borneo Sumatra' is an Oriental-type tobacco collected in Ethiopia. It is a short, upright annual that grows about waist high, roughly three feet tall, with dark green, egg-shaped leaves that reach 14 to 20 inches long and 9 to 12 inches wide. Plants carry about 9 to 12 leaves and flower early, with pale pink blooms appearing about five to eight weeks after transplanting. It produces plenty of suckers, forming them along most of the stalk. In USDA lab tests, the cured leaf showed no measurable nicotine, with nornicotine as its main alkaloid. Our seed was originally obtained from the USDA, accession number PI 405589.
Main Tobacco Role: wrapper
Typical Use: cigar
Tobacco Type: Oriental
Number of Leaves: 9-12
Suckering Tendency: High
Plant Size (Height): 36
Lifespan: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Best sowing Method: Start Indoors
Genetic Classification: Open Pollinated
Typical Use: cigar
Tobacco Type: Oriental
Number of Leaves: 9-12
Suckering Tendency: High
Plant Size (Height): 36
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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