Cultivated tobacco 'Tobacco'

Thin out bulk seed trays if not sewn each seed in individual “cell”,seedlings do not need dirt to cling to their feeder root(s). Can transplant and live with no problems.
did not witness any signs of transplant shock.

A full sun position will ensure your plant thrives and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Tobacco is thought of as tender, so it is really important to plant out well after your last frost date.

Soak seeds over night in a shallow saucer of water. deposit seeds on moist soil preferably a seed starting tray of very fine peat moss. Place tray in south facing window. Covering is optional.
Water when peat moss is dry and showing signs of cracking. Water with a spritzer bottle until seedlings are 1/2" tall. Then water with a modified water bottle w/ small holes punched in cap to give a drip type of watering method. Hold bottle close to soil when watering as to not knock over the seedlings with drops of water.

Sow at a depth of approx. 0.0 inches (0.0 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 11.7 inches (30.0 cm) between Cultivated tobacco plants.

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

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

By our calculations, you should look at planting out Tobacco about 0 days after your last frost date.

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by late summer.

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