How to grow Tobacco Plant

Nicotiana sylvestris

Full Sun
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Partial Sun
Medium

Pot on individually and grow on in cooler conditions.
Plant out in a sunny spot where the fragrance can be appreciated

Growing Tobacco plant from seed

Seeds can be started inside in cooler climates from late winter to early spring. Sow onto the surface of compost filled trays that have been pre watered. Firm gently into the surface, but do not cover seeds with compost. Surface sow, as they need light to germinate
Cover with a sheet of glass or perspex and keep at 15 to 20C
Remove the cover as the seeds germinate.

Soil temperature should be kept higher than 15°C / 59°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations*, you should look at sowing Tobacco plant about 42 days before your last frost date .

Transplanting Tobacco plant

Thin and transplant at the two to four leaf stage into further trays. Pot on when the roots are visible at the holes in the bottom of the pot
Harden off the seedlings after all danger of frost has past and plant out in late spring early summer leaving 30 cm between plants

Ensure that temperatures are mild (minimum night temperatures should be around 15°C / 59°F) and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Tobacco plant is a tender plant.

Harvesting Tobacco plant

Can be used as cut flowers but not long lived

Seed Saving Tobacco plant

Collect seeds as the pods ripen on a dry day in late summer, seeds are dark brown and tiny

How long does Tobacco plant take to grow?

These estimates for how long Tobacco plant takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

Days to Germination How long does it take Tobacco plant to germinate?: 30 days
Average 30 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Tobacco plant?: + 42 days
Average 42 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Maturity How long until Tobacco plant is ready for harvest / bloom?: + 60 days
Average 60 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Tobacco plant?: = 132 days

When should I plant Tobacco plant?

Our when to plant Tobacco plant estimates are relative to your last frost date.

When to sow The number of days to sow Tobacco plant before or after your last frost date.: 42 days before Last Frost Date

Tobacco plant Etymology

The botanical epithet is from the Latin sylvestris meaning “found wild”

Other names for Tobacco plant

South american tobacco, Nicotiana, Woodland nicotiana

Nicotiana sylvestris Speg. & Comes