Cultivated tobacco 'Perique'

Nicotiana tabacum

How to grow Cultivated tobacco 'Perique'

  • Full Sun

  • High

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Perique is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside.

Growing Perique from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 11.7 inches (30.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.0 inches (0.0 cm).

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

Transplanting Perique

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Perique is a tender plant.

Harvesting Perique