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About this variety
Shag Vergun is a Nicotiana rustica variety offered here as seed for growing the plant. The product card describes a medium-sized, robust plant that reaches up to 1.2 m (about 4 feet) tall, with thick stems and wide, densely set leaves. The leaves are described as large, dark green and slightly leathery in texture. Nicotiana rustica is a separate species from common cultivated tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum), so the notes below follow the variety description on the product card rather than what is usual for other Nicotiana.
Also known as: Aztec tobacco, mapacho, wild tobacco
The names above are common names of the species Nicotiana rustica. Shag Vergun is the name of this particular variety, and the store lists it under that name. The card does not give a verified origin for the variety, so this page does not state one.
Plant at a glance
- Species: Nicotiana rustica
- Variety name: Shag Vergun
- Height: up to about 1.2 m (4 feet), according to the product card
- Habit: medium-sized, robust plant with thick stems
- Leaves: wide, large, dark green, slightly leathery
- Site: full sun, fertile and well-drained soil
Growing Shag Vergun from seed
Nicotiana seed is very fine and needs light to germinate, so it is pressed onto the surface of the soil and not buried. The figures below come from the variety description on the card. They are approximate guides, not results measured on a specific seed lot, and the card gives no germination percentage.
- Sowing: press the seeds lightly onto the surface of moist, fine seed-starting mix and leave them uncovered so that light reaches them.
- Timing: start the seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost date in your area.
- Moisture: keep the surface evenly moist but never waterlogged. Water from below or with a fine mist, because a heavy stream can wash the seed away.
- Light: once seedlings appear, give them bright light so that they stay compact instead of stretching.
- Transplanting: move young plants outdoors only after the last frost, hardening them off for several days first.
The card does not give a germination temperature, a germination time or a plant spacing for this variety, so none are stated here. Because the plant can grow to about 1.2 m with wide leaves, leave enough room between plants for air to move through the foliage.
Soil, sun and watering
The card recommends fertile, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0 to 7.0. Working organic compost or well-rotted manure into the bed before planting is suggested to support vigorous growth. Give the plants full sun and water them consistently, keeping the soil moist without letting water stand around the roots.
About the photos
The gallery shows archive photographs of this listing. Treat them as illustrations of the plant: individual plants grown from seed vary in height, leaf size and shade, and the height and leaf notes above are the ones given on the product card.
FAQ
What conditions does Shag Vergun need to germinate?
Light and a moist surface. The card advises pressing the seeds lightly onto the soil surface and keeping them exposed to light, not covering them with soil.
When should I sow Shag Vergun?
The card suggests starting the seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost. Plants are then set out once the frost danger has passed. Your local last-frost date decides the exact calendar.
How tall does Shag Vergun grow?
The product card describes a medium-sized plant that grows up to 1.2 m (about 4 feet) tall, with thick stems and wide leaves. Actual height depends on light, soil, watering and room between plants.
