Piloto Cubano PR Broad Tobacco
Nicotiana tabacum
Price: $3.99
SKU: 10008301Piloto Cubano PR Broad is a Piloto cigar tobacco that was developed from seed grown in Puerto Rico. The original seed stock was grower selected in Virginia and grown to produce a consistent height and consistent broad leaves, resulting in a more productive strain. It's ancestry traces back to the early 20th century when the original Cuban seed was brought to the Dominican Republic where is was grown and developed before making it's way back to Puerto Rico.
The Piloto Cubano PR Broad strain grows to a height of 6-8 feet at the crows foot and can reach a total height of 10 feet when including the flower head. The plant produces an average of 18-24 leaves reaching 27 inches in length and 14-16 inches in width. Average maturity is 60-65 days. It is usually stalk cured and dried. It is a full bodied cigar tobacco that is used primarily in filler blends.
The Piloto Cubano PR Broad strain grows to a height of 6-8 feet at the crows foot and can reach a total height of 10 feet when including the flower head. The plant produces an average of 18-24 leaves reaching 27 inches in length and 14-16 inches in width. Average maturity is 60-65 days. It is usually stalk cured and dried. It is a full bodied cigar tobacco that is used primarily in filler blends.
Main Tobacco Role: filler
Typical Use: cigar
Curing Method: air
Number of Leaves: 18-24
Plant Size (Height): 72-96
Days to Maturity: 60
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Best sowing Method: Start Indoors
Genetic Classification: Open Pollinated
Typical Use: cigar
Curing Method: air
Number of Leaves: 18-24
Plant Size (Height): 72-96
Days to Maturity: 60
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Best sowing Method: Start Indoors
Genetic Classification: Open Pollinated
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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