Bucak Tobacco
Nicotiana tabacum
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SKU: 10005971Bucak tobacco is a variety developed in Turkey from a bright leaf Virginia strain imported from the United States in the 1930s. Plants grow to about 5 feet tall and carry an average of 20 large, heavy leaves spaced closely along the stalk. Each leaf averages 12 to 14 inches wide and 22 to 26 inches long.
Bucak has an upright, columnar shape with upturned leaves, which helps it hold up well in heavy rain and wind. It produces few suckers. The plant blooms and matures early, in about 50 to 55 days, and the leaves ripen shortly after. Bucak air cures easily to a light brown.
Bucak has an upright, columnar shape with upturned leaves, which helps it hold up well in heavy rain and wind. It produces few suckers. The plant blooms and matures early, in about 50 to 55 days, and the leaves ripen shortly after. Bucak air cures easily to a light brown.
Curing Method: air
Tobacco Type: Oriental
Tobacco Type: Turkish
Number of Leaves: 20
Suckering Tendency: Low
Origin: Turkey
Plant Size (Height): 60
Days to Maturity: 50
Lifespan: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Best sowing Method: Start Indoors
Genetic Classification: Open Pollinated
Tobacco Type: Oriental
Tobacco Type: Turkish
Number of Leaves: 20
Suckering Tendency: Low
Origin: Turkey
Plant Size (Height): 60
Days to Maturity: 50
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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