Tobacco 'Hopi (Sacred)'

Tobacco will grow in a variety of soil including clay.

Water frequently preferably in early morning to help prevent TMV and other disease’s.

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Hopi (Sacred) is generally regarded as a tender plant, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Hopi (Sacred) needs a soil ph of 6.1 to 7.5 (weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil).

As with most tobacco plants seeds are sewn on top of soil as they need sunlight to germinate. Although a light dusting of soil on top of the seed will not prevent germination. Be sure to water carefully until the second set of true leaves as come in so not to damage the root.

For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 21°C / 70°F.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Hopi (Sacred) about 32 days after your last frost date.

Tobacco does not need a clump of dirt clinging to it’s roots. It is a “bare root transplanter” But will do fine with clumps of dirt clinging to roots.
Unknown at this time if this species will show signs of “Transplant Shock”.

Hopi (Sacred) is tender, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

By our calculations, you should look at planting out Hopi (Sacred) about 60 days after your last frost date.

Harvet leaves throughout the season and the whole plant at the end of summer.

This variety tends to mature and be ready for harvest in late summer.

This plant originates from Ecuador/Bolivia. It is believed that the American Hopi Indians smoked this herb and it is known to have a slight psychoactive property.