Probably no other plant is used as much for so little to be known about it as is the noble tobacco plant. While everyone is familiar with the smoking and chewing products derived from this plant, few people realize its many other uses. It has medicinal values, makes an extremely valuable ornamental plant and flower garden specimen and is used to make one of nature's finest biodegradable, all natural pesticides.

We offer the following selections of Nicotiana:

Note: Each pack of seeds will produce at least 25 healthy plants, often, many more than this.

New Chewing Tobacco Selections
We highly recommend the 3 following selections for chewing tobacco. Each variety produces a dark, thin leafed tobacco with excellent flavor. Each has it's own unique flavor.

TA110 Greenwood Dark
Medium, smooth leaf, cures to a dark brown with fine chewing tobacco flavor. High yields.
$3.00 per pack

TA111 Little Crittenden
An old Kentucky heirloom for making old fashioned chewing tobacco. Good yield and cures well.
$3.00 per pack

TA112 Narrow Leaf Madole
An old Kentucky favorite used by many growers for it's thin, dark leaves. Also a good cigar wrapper as well as chewing tobacco. Good yield and cures well.
$3.00 per pack

TA101 GOLDEN SEAL SPECIAL BURLEY
An up right variety with more leaves than most varieties. Is taller than most varieties on the market. Cures a golden color. Good cigarette selection, one of the heaviest producers.
$3.00 per pack

TA102 LIZARD TAIL ORINOCO
This is one of the burley cigarette varieties that has long been grown in Virginia. The leaves are closely spaced on the stalk and are of medium size. Leaf body is heavy.
$3.00 per pack

TA103 GOOSE CREEK RED
This is a one sucker burley variety that cures up a wonderful red color. A good smoking tobacco that works well for blending cigars and cigarettes.
$3.00 per pack

TA104 WALKER'S BROADLEAF
This is an older variety that was originated in Virginia. The leaves are closely spaced on the stalk and are wider than most varieties. Provides a large bounty of tobacco in a small space.
$3.00 per pack

TA105 OLD STAGE HORN
Old one sucker variety grown mainly in Kentucky. Plants grow erect and cures a dark brown color.
$3.00 per pack

TA106 BARNETT SPECIAL
A 4-5 ft. variety that is compact with leaves close together. Will produce approximately 20-22 leaves per plant.
$3.00 per pack

TA107 BROWN LEAF
This variety originated in Kentucky. It has relatively large leaves of medium body that cures out a deep, rich brown color.
$3.00 per pack

TA108 LIZARD TAIL TURTLEFOOT
A dark tobacco of good quality. This cross produces more weight than most varieties being grown at present. It has a little larger leaf than Orinoco.
$3.00 per pack

TA109 SHIREY
This is a variety used by many growers to produce a good yield of high quality dark tobacco.
$3.00 per pack

TA114 MONTE CALME BRUN
A good, high yeilding tobacco with with large leaves that cure to a light color usually, excellent cigarette blend.
$3.00 per pack

TA116 TENNESSEE RED LEAF
A fast growing, high yeilding tobacco with with large leaves that cure to a red color, excellent cigarette and pipe blend.
$3.00 per pack

TA02 JASMINE TOBACCO: Sweet scented alata.
A very sweet scented flowering tobacco with pure white trumpet shaped flowers 3-4" long and 1-1/2" wide. Very free flowering. Fall sown seedlings make great pot plants for growing during the winter. A beautiful addition to any flower garden. It is very popular in Brazil and is fast gaining popularity in the U.S. $3.00 per pack

NEW! TA03 MONTE CALME YELLOW
A favorite European variety that features wide, thin leaves that preferred for Cigarettes and Cigar Wrappers. Grows to about 6 ft. tall, producing a large crop. Mild flavor. $3.00 per pack

TA04 MOUNTAIN TOBACCO: Attenuata.
A graceful and ornamental species with white inch long flowers flushed pink outside. It is a night blooming annual that grows to 4-5 ft. with pointed leaves. A very popular tobacco with the Navajo Indians. It is an all purpose plant. I recommend using it as an ornamental, filler and pesticide base.
$3.00 per pack

NEW! TA05 ORINOCO
A tall tobacco with thick textured, crinkly leaves that produces a rich brown pipe tobacco that is a favorite of pipe smokers worldwide. Also makes a good blending tobacco for cigars and cigarettes. $3.00 per pack

TA06 TREE TOBACCO: Glauca.
A graceful tree that grows to 20 ft. with bright trumpet- shaped yellow flowers and striking glaucous-blue foliage. From Argentina. It makes a wonderful tub plant. Can be grown outdoors in warm climates and makes a striking garden specimen. It is highly valued for its chewing, smoking and medicinal uses. It is said to have only trace nicotine. Hardy to 15 degrees. It will flower when very young. $3.00 per pack

TA08 CHILEAN TOBACCO: Langsdorffi.
A distinctive annual plant that hail from Chile and has odd green 1 1/2" nodding flowers. An interesting species that grows to about 4 ft. The flavor of this tobacco is slightly different than others, and it makes a good blending tobacco. $3.00 per pack

TA10 INDIAN TOBACCO: Rustica.
A half hardy annual that grows to about 3 ft. and is cultivated worldwide for smoking and nicotine production. Has many yellow flowers that remain open during the day. It is so potent that it has been used as an arrow poison in Mexico. Can be raised as far north as Maine. $3.00 per pack

TA12 ARGENTINA TOBACCO: Sylvestris.
A vigorous perennial growing to 5 ft. with large 20" basal leaves and sweet scented drooping white flowers. Try growing this tobacco for mixing purposes. Its slightly different flavor will blend well with cigarette tobaccos. A very attractive plant that should be planted in every flower garden.. $3.00 per pack

TA14 COMMON SMOKING TOBACCO: Tabacum Burley.
This is a standard Burley that is grown in several states. It produces a very good tobacco for cigarettes. Grows to 6 ft. with red flowers. One of the most widely grown cultivated tobaccos. Has limited disease resistance. $3.00 per pack

TA16 BURLEY TOBACCO: Tabacum burley var. compact.
A fine commercial strain that is used for its hardiness and smooth flavor. A must for cigarette making. This plant grows fast and is a high yield producer. I recommend leaving up to 14 leaves on this plant when pruning. $3.00 per pack

TA24 MADOLE TOBACCO: Tabacum madole.
A fine commercial variety that is fast growing and hardy. I recommend growing this one if you smoke cigars. $3.50 per pack

TA28 SMALL STALK BLACK MAMMOTH. Tabacum.
This is a deep dark tobacco that gives good weight and supports itself very well. This is a tobacco prized by specialty growers because it provides a great wrapper tobacco or a premium snuff tobacco when ripe. A good tobacco for beginners learning to roll their own cigars or for first time snuff makers. $3.50 per pack

TA30 TENNESSEE BURLEY #TN90. Tabacum.
This is a standard Tennessee Burley that produces good yield, high quality tobacco that is favored for cigarettes. This plant has multiple disease resistance. A vigorous plant that is easy to grow. $3.50 per pack

TA32 HAVANA #142. Tabacum.
An excellent Havana tobacco that produces a quick harvest in about 65 days. This is a good tobacco for both chewing and cigars. This is an especially good tobacco for the North and is easily raised as far North as Wisconsin. $3.50 per pack

TA34 HAVANA #608. Tabacum.
Said to be the best Havana for home use. Produces a quick crop in about 65 days, and is good for cigars or chewing. This plant gives a high yield and is also recommended for growing in the North. First time growers should definitely try this one! $3.50 per pack

TA36 ROSE TOBACCO. Nicotiana Tobacum.
A very beautiful and ornamental tobacco plant that produces loads of rosy, trumpet shaped flowers. This plant is a definite must for all flower gardens. The tobacco can be smoked or mix with other blends for a unique flavor.
$3.50 per pack

TA39 HAVANA 501
A large leaf type Havana well suited for chewing. Grows better than other varieties in poor soil. A large plant reaching 6-7 ft. with leaves spaced far apart. Seed Stock grown in Wisconsin. $3.50 per pack

TA41 HAVANA 503B
One of the most popular cigar varieties for home growers. Will grow 6-7 ft. tall. Cured leaves have a reddish to light brown color. Cured leaves have a silky texture like long rye that makes a good covering for cigars. Has a pleasant, mild aroma and taste much preferred for cigars. Also can be smoked in pipes or chewed. $3.50 per pack

TA202 VIRGINIA GOLD.
A very light gold leaf when curing, it makes an excellent smoking tobacco. Grows to 5 ft. tall with a heavy yield. $3.50 per pack

TA204 MIDEWIVAN SACRED TOBACCO
A native form of N. rustica that is used by Native American Indians in ceremonies and for smoking purposes. A rather strong tobacco compared to commercial types. A fast grower and decorative plant. $3.50 per pack

TA42 KENTUCKY 8959 ( Hybrid )
Developed by the University of Kentucky and released in 1993. A commercial brand of burley tobacco grown by tobacco farmers for the cigarette and chewing tobacco industry. Has it's own unique flavor and traits. It is a high yielding variety with wide leaves. Resistant to tobacco etch virus and tobacco vein mottling. $3.00 per pack

TA44 NC 2 ( Hybrid )
A fine burley developed by North Carolina State University. A commercial brand of burley tobacco grown by tobacco farmers for the cigarette and chewing tobacco industry. Has it's own unique flavor and traits. $3.00 per pack

TA46 VA 509 ( Hybrid )
A large burley good for cigarette blends. Good disease resistance and heavy yields. Adds it's own character to blend flavor. $3.00 per pack

TA51 NC BH129 ( Hybrid )
A high yielding burley with uniform growth and widely adaptable to many different areas. A good commercial strain. $3.00 per pack

TA52 KY 17 ( Hybrid )
Another good commercial burley blend with good disease resistance. Does not tolerate dry weather as well as other varieties, but this shouldn't be a problem in garden settings. Excellent flavor. $3.00 per pack

TA54 MS 21 X KY 14 ( Hybrid )
A widely grown commercial crop with high yields and good flavor for cigarettes and cigar filler. $3.00 per pack


NEW! PELLETED HYBRID SEEDS FOR EASY PLANTING!
We now offer pelleted seeds of commercial cigarette blends for easy planting. Each seed is coated and bright color dyed for easy placement by hand.

TA130 SPECIAL PELLETED COMMERCIAL BURLEY BLEND.
This selection will produce a commercial type cigarette blend. It includes NCBH129, TN97, KY8959, VA07, MS21X14 and NC2 Hybrid burleys.
1,000 pelleted burley tobacco seeds for only $28.00.

TA48 TOBACCO DUST.
This dust is ideal for making a great natural pesticide. Mix 1/8 oz. of tobacco dust with one tablespoon of black pepper and one teaspoon of liquid dishwashing detergent. Simply apply as you would a chemical pesticide. This dust is also very effective sprinkled around the base of plants.
$12.00 4 ounces

PLANTING AND RAISING

Raising tobacco is very easy. The seeds you received should be started inside in flats. In northern states, start the seeds 4-6 weeks before the last frost. Tobacco can be ready to harvest for curing about 60 days after transplanting, therefore it can be raised in almost any state. If raising more than one variety of tobacco, use separate flats. A mixture of peat humus and potting soil should be used. Potting soil only can be used if you select a high grade of commercial potting soil. Place the mixture into the flats, soak the soil with water and allow the excess water to drain off. The next day, sprinkle the tobacco seeds onto the surface of the damp soil. Do not cover the seeds as they need light for germination. Tobacco seeds are very tiny, so be careful to spread the seeds evenly. Keep the soil damp being careful not to wash the seeds around when you water. You will begin to notice sprouts in about two weeks. Transplant outside after all danger of frost is past.

If you have a moderate growing season and can start the seeds outside, try to sow the seeds where leaves or wood has been burned. The plants will thrive in these spots. Tobacco requires a lot of nitrogen and potash which is supplied by wood ashes. The ashes from charcoal grills are also beneficial. I recommend applying a good brand of garden fertilizer to the area where the plants will be grown. Working in rotted manure is very good for the plants. Never raise tobacco plants in the same spot in the garden for over a few years at a time as tobacco plants will totally deplete the nutrients in the soil.

You should space the tobacco plants about 2 ft. apart in rows 3 ft. apart when practical. The plants are large enough to transplant when the largest leaves are 2" or larger. Always transplant outside in late evening or when it is cloudy and overcast. Water plants thoroughly after transplanting and water daily each day until plants have become established. When growing in tubs, limit the number of plants grown. Tobacco plants need to be exposed to full sun while growing.

Tobacco roots grow quickly and often close to the surface. Be careful around plants when hoeing or cultivating around them. Try not to disturb the soil anymore than necessary. As the plant begins growing, remove all suckers as they will sap the plants growth.

Tobacco plants suffer from several diseases and are attacked by several leaf chewers. I recommend using sevin dust to control insects. Be cautious not to use any form of systemic insecticide that will penetrate the leaf. Remember, you may be chewing or smoking this plant and you do not want to be ingesting chemical residues. For a truly natural pesticide, purchase an ounce of tobacco dust from us and make your own supply by mixing one teaspoon tobacco dust, one teaspoon of black pepper and 1/2 teaspoon liquid soap to one gallon of water.