Olor Tobacco
Nicotiana tabacum
Price: $4.49
SKU: 1002241'Olor', pronounced "oh-lore," is the Spanish term for scent or smell, has large leaves, and is used for cigar filler and binder. It is commonly grown in the Dominican Republic.
It was donated into the USDA's collection in October of 1975 by the USDA, ARS Plant Industry Maryland Station and was noted as being found in Puerto Rico. Our seed originated from USDA accession number PI 405647 and sent to us by David Pendergrass from Tennessee. Each packet contains about 100 seeds.
It was donated into the USDA's collection in October of 1975 by the USDA, ARS Plant Industry Maryland Station and was noted as being found in Puerto Rico. Our seed originated from USDA accession number PI 405647 and sent to us by David Pendergrass from Tennessee. Each packet contains about 100 seeds.
Main Tobacco Role: binder
Main Tobacco Role: filler
Typical Use: cigar
Number of Leaves: 19-20
Suckering Tendency: Low
Days to Maturity: 60
Lifespan: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Best sowing Method: Start Indoors
Genetic Classification: Open Pollinated
Main Tobacco Role: filler
Typical Use: cigar
Number of Leaves: 19-20
Suckering Tendency: Low
Days to Maturity: 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.
Informational References:
- Henderson and Spasoff, Crop Science Journal, 10:211, 1970.
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