How to grow Australian Tobacco

Nicotiana suaveolens

Growing Australian tobacco from seed

Seed can be planted straight from the parent plant

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

How long does Australian tobacco take to grow?

These estimates for how long Australian tobacco 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 Australian tobacco to germinate?: 11 days
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When should I plant Australian tobacco?

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

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

Australian tobacco Etymology

The botanical epithet is from the Latin suaveolens meaning “sweet-scented”

Other names for Australian tobacco

Austral Tobacco

Nicotiana suaveolens Lehm.