Tobacco Adonis Seeds

Adonis is a Nicotiana tabacum variety offered here as seed for growing the plant. The product card describes a warm-season plant that reaches about 1.2 to 1.5 m (4 to 5 feet), with broad, smooth leaves that start light green and small pink flowers. It is a sun-loving plant that grows well in well-drained soil, so it suits a bed or large container with a full day of light.

Also known as: common tobacco, cultivated tobacco, tambaku (Hindi), tabaco (Spanish/Portuguese), tabac (French), Tabak (German), tütün (Turkish)

These are common names of the species Nicotiana tabacum. Adonis is the name of this particular variety, and the store lists it as Tobacco Adonis.

Plant at a glance

• Species: Nicotiana tabacum
• Variety name: Adonis
• Height: about 1.2 to 1.5 m (4 to 5 feet), according to the product card
• Leaves: broad and smooth, light green when young
• Flowers: small and pink
• Site: full sun, a warm climate, and well-drained, fertile soil

Growing Adonis from seed

Nicotiana seed is very fine and needs light to germinate, so it is pressed onto the surface and never buried. The figures below come from the variety description on the card and are approximate guides, not results measured on a specific seed lot.

• Sowing: sow indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost. Press the seeds lightly onto the soil surface and leave them uncovered.
• Moisture: keep the soil moist while the seeds germinate.
• Temperature: the card suggests about 24 C (75 F) for germination.
• Germination time: typically 7 to 14 days.
• Transplanting: move seedlings outdoors after the last frost, spacing plants about 60 cm (2 feet) apart.
• Site and care: choose a spot in full sun with well-drained, fertile soil. Regular watering and occasional feeding support steady growth.

Because the plants grow to roughly shoulder height and are spaced about two feet apart, plan the bed before transplanting. A sunny, sheltered position suits a warm-season plant, and young seedlings should stay indoors until frost is over.

What to expect from the plant

Height, leaf size and flowering time depend on light, soil, spacing and the length of the season, so the figures on the card describe a typical plant rather than a guarantee. Leaves are described on the card as broad and smooth, and the flowers as small and pink. Plants need a long warm season to reach full size, which is why the seedlings are started indoors well ahead of the last frost.

The product gallery holds photographs of this variety. They are a visual reference only, and the card does not give a specific seed lot, harvest year or tested germination rate. If you want to compare it with other Nicotiana tabacum varieties in the store, look at height, leaf shape and flower colour first, since those are the details the card records.

FAQ

What conditions does Adonis need to germinate?

The seed needs light, so press it onto the surface of moist soil and do not cover it. The card suggests about 24 C (75 F), with germination typically taking 7 to 14 days.

When should I sow Adonis?

The card recommends sowing indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost, then transplanting seedlings outdoors after the last frost has passed.

How tall does Adonis grow?

The card gives a height of about 1.2 to 1.5 m (4 to 5 feet). Plants should be spaced about 60 cm (2 feet) apart in full sun, and actual height varies with growing conditions.