White Mammoth Tobacco
Nicotiana tabacum
Price: $3.49
SKU: 1001431'White Mammoth' is a flue-cured type of tobacco that produces medium smooth, fine, bright leaf[1] historically used for pipe and cigarette tobacco blends. The plants reach forty-eight inches tall when topped, and up to seven feet when allowed to flower.
The leaves are broadest at the middle and narrower at the two equal ends, but with the length being over twice the width, and gradually tapering to a sharp point and forming concave sides along the tip.[2]
Our seed originated from USDA accession number PI 552336 and was sent to us by David Pendergrass from Tennessee. Each packet contains about 100 seeds.
The leaves are broadest at the middle and narrower at the two equal ends, but with the length being over twice the width, and gradually tapering to a sharp point and forming concave sides along the tip.[2]
Our seed originated from USDA accession number PI 552336 and was sent to us by David Pendergrass from Tennessee. Each packet contains about 100 seeds.
Main Tobacco Role: blending
Typical Use: cigarette
Typical Use: pipe
Curing Method: flue
Tobacco Type: Bright leaf
Suckering Tendency: Low
Plant Size (Height): 48-84
Days to Maturity: 50
Lifespan: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Best sowing Method: Start Indoors
Genetic Classification: Open Pollinated
Typical Use: cigarette
Typical Use: pipe
Curing Method: flue
Tobacco Type: Bright leaf
Suckering Tendency: Low
Plant Size (Height): 48-84
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.
Informational References:
- "Varietal Studies of Flue-Cured, Burley and Dark Tobaccos," by N. A. Macrae and R. J. Haslam, Dominion of Canada Department of Agriculture, Bulletin 178, 1935.
- USDA GRIN database.
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By Tigerbikes (NJ, USA) on July 22, 2024
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