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About this variety
Baiano is a variety of Nicotiana tabacum, the cultivated tobacco species, listed in our catalogue as a Brazilian variety. It is a tall, leafy plant, described as reaching 5 to 6 feet (1.5 to 1.8 metres), with broad, slightly crinkled leaves and delicate pink flowers. It suits gardeners who like to grow and compare Nicotiana varieties, and who have a warm, sunny spot with room for a large plant.
Also known as: common tobacco, cultivated tobacco, tambaku (Hindi), tabaco (Spanish/Portuguese), tabac (French), Tabak (German), tütün (Turkish)
About the plant
- Variety: Baiano, a form of Nicotiana tabacum.
- Height: about 5 to 6 feet (1.5 to 1.8 metres) at full size.
- Leaves: broad and slightly crinkled.
- Flowers: delicate and pink.
- Climate: warm, tropical-type conditions with well-drained soil.
Because the plant is tall and its leaves are broad, it fills space quickly. Think of it as a background plant rather than an edging plant, and keep shorter varieties on its sunny side so that the tall stems do not shade them.
Growing
The seed of Nicotiana is very fine and needs light to germinate. It is therefore placed on the surface of the growing mix and left uncovered. Fill a tray with fine, moist mix, level it, scatter the seed thinly over the top and press it down lightly so it touches the mix.
- Timing: sow indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost date in your area.
- Sowing: press the seed onto the soil surface and do not cover it.
- Temperature: keep the tray at about 75 degrees F (24 degrees C).
- Moisture: keep the soil moist while the seedlings establish.
- Germination: usually within 7 to 14 days.
- Site: full sun, in well-drained, fertile soil.
Planning the season
Two dates matter for Baiano: the indoor sowing date, which falls 6 to 8 weeks before your last frost, and the planting-out date, which comes after the last frost has passed. Find your own last frost date first, then count back from it. In a cool climate with a late last frost, the indoor sowing date falls later in the year than it does in a mild one.
The 7 to 14 day germination range is a typical window and not a guarantee. A cooler tray slows germination, so keep it steadily warm and look at the surface moisture each day, taking care not to wash the fine seed around when you water. A fine mist from a spray bottle is gentler than a watering can on an uncovered tray.
Once the seedlings are growing, harden them off gradually before they go outdoors, and choose a bed in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil. Leave the 2 to 3 feet between plants so each one has room for its broad leaves and good air movement around it.
Photographs
The gallery on this page shows photographs of Baiano supplied by Deodar Seeds. They are archive photographs and have not yet had a visual review against the variety, so use them as a general guide to the plant and its foliage rather than as proof of a particular trait.
FAQ
How do I sow Baiano seeds?
Press the seed lightly onto the surface of moist, well-drained growing mix and do not cover it, because the seed needs light to germinate. Keep the tray at about 75 degrees F (24 degrees C) and keep the soil moist. Germination usually takes 7 to 14 days.
When should I sow Baiano?
Start the seed indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost date in your area, and move the seedlings outdoors after the last frost. The calendar date depends on your local frost dates, which differ from one climate to another.
How tall does Baiano grow?
Baiano is described as growing to about 5 to 6 feet (1.5 to 1.8 metres), with broad, slightly crinkled leaves and delicate pink flowers. Give each plant 2 to 3 feet (about 60 to 90 cm) of space, full sun and well-drained, fertile soil.
