




Mississippi Heirloom Tobacco
Price: $3.99
SKU: 1001601Main Tobacco Role: blending
Typical Use: cigarette
Curing Method: air
Tobacco Type: Burley
Lifespan: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Best sowing Method: Start Indoors
Genetic Classification: Open Pollinated
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.
Customer Reviews:
By Chris (Florida) on March 8, 2025
I grew this 2 years ago and the plants were stocky, resistant to wind and produced very large leaves for me. I of course saved seed from some of the healthiest and largest plants. I will be growing this again this year. I recommend this variety for North Florida.
By Max9Nine (Missouri) on July 1, 2023
I opted to grow the Mississippi Heirloom tobacco, perhaps because of the name alone. The idea of planting an heirloom species of tobacco was too much to resist. I am letting 2 of my plant to bolt to preserve the species further.
The Mississippi Heirloom was a bit slower, (than the Mohawk and Virginia Burley I planted), but is doing great. However, the majority of it was planted in a spot that may retain too much moisture. The remaining plants being planted in better draining soil are doing much better.
However, I am new to this. Next year will see a correction to location and I am feeling certain that the hot weather, (early on and persistant), is adding to size and bolting of my plants.
The Mississippi Heirloom is at most, 2 feet high. The leaves seem ample enough, but nowhere near the greatness of the Virginia Burley. Is that due to species? I wonder.
Overall, I am absolutely satisfied with my purchase from Victory Seed and I am looking forward to whatever the harvest may bring!