Wild Tobacco - Nicotiana (Nicotiana rustica) – Non-GMO – Organically Grown – Flower

Wild Tobacco - Nicotiana (Nicotiana rustica) – Non-GMO – Organically Grown – Flower

Annual – Stratification: NO

Wild Tobacco (Nicotiana rustica) is a fast-growing annual plant known for its broad leaves and clusters of small yellow-green flowers. Traditionally cultivated by Indigenous peoples for ceremonial use, N. rustica contains a higher concentration of nicotine than common tobacco, making it a potent and historically significant variety.

Growing Instructions:

• Sowing Time: Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or direct sow after all danger of frost has passed.

• Light Requirement: Full sun for best growth and leaf development.

• Soil: Prefers well-draining, fertile soil with good organic matter.

• Sowing Depth: Press seeds lightly into the surface of the soil – do not cover, as they need light to germinate.

• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist during germination; avoid waterlogging.

• Germination Time: 7–14 days with warmth and light.

• Spacing: Thin or transplant to 18–24 inches apart once seedlings are established.

• Care: Water regularly, especially during dry periods. Remove flower heads to encourage leaf growth if growing for foliage.

This heirloom variety thrives with minimal care and is ideal for gardeners seeking a traditional, high-nicotine plant with cultural heritage.

Seed Count: 25