Frog Eye Orinoco Tobacco
Nicotiana tabacum
Price: $3.49
SKU: 1001671'Frog Eye Orinoco' plants grow about five feet tall producing about sixteen good leaves per plant. The leaves average about fifteen inches wide by two feet long. Flue-cures to a light brown color and sometimes it will exhibit specks on the leaves that look similar to a frog's eye. Historically used for cigarettes, as well as for pipe and cigar filler blends.
It was originally selected from the original 'Orinoco', also known as 'Virginia Orinoco', which is one of the oldest named varieties dating back to the 1700s. Our seed originated from USDA accession number PI 552633 and was sent to us by David Pendergrass from Tennessee.
It was originally selected from the original 'Orinoco', also known as 'Virginia Orinoco', which is one of the oldest named varieties dating back to the 1700s. Our seed originated from USDA accession number PI 552633 and was sent to us by David Pendergrass from Tennessee.
Main Tobacco Role: blending
Main Tobacco Role: filler
Typical Use: cigarette
Typical Use: pipe
Typical Use: cigar
Curing Method: flue
Tobacco Type: Virginia
Number of Leaves: 16
Plant Size (Height): 60
Lifespan: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Best sowing Method: Start Indoors
Genetic Classification: Open Pollinated
Main Tobacco Role: filler
Typical Use: cigarette
Typical Use: pipe
Typical Use: cigar
Curing Method: flue
Tobacco Type: Virginia
Number of Leaves: 16
Plant Size (Height): 60
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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