Tobacco Havana K2-24 Seeds

Havana K2-24 is a Nicotiana tabacum variety sold here as seed for growing the plant. The product card describes an upright, sturdy plant that reaches about 5 feet (roughly 1.5 m) in height and carries up to 20 leaves. The leaves are light green while the plant is growing and have a smooth surface. The card also lists this variety as early to mature. These figures come from the variety description and are an approximate guide rather than a measured lot result; real plants vary with light, soil and spacing.

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

The names above are common names of the species Nicotiana tabacum. Havana K2-24 is the name of this particular variety.

Plant at a glance

• Species: Nicotiana tabacum
• Variety name: Havana K2-24
• Habit: upright and sturdy, according to the product card
• Height: about 5 feet (roughly 1.5 m)
• Leaves: up to 20 per plant, each described as averaging about 24 inches long and 15 inches wide
• Leaf colour: light green during growth, with a smooth texture
• Maturity: early, according to the product card
• Climate: described as adaptable when the plant is given proper care

Growing Havana K2-24 from seed

Nicotiana seed is very fine and needs light to germinate, so it is sown on the surface and not buried. The steps below follow the variety description.

• Sowing: press the seeds lightly onto the surface of a moist seed-starting mix and leave them uncovered.
• Timing: start the seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last expected frost.
• Soil: well-drained, fertile soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0. Mixing in organic matter supports growth.
• Light and water: full sun, and steady watering that keeps the soil moist but never waterlogged.
• Space: with leaves described at around 24 inches long, each plant needs generous room once it moves outdoors.

Because the seed is so small, the surface of the mix can dry out quickly. Water gently, from below or with a fine mist, so the seeds stay in place on the soil.

What is not yet recorded

No seed specifications have been saved for this variety yet. For that reason this page does not state a germination time, a soil temperature, a viability period or a germination percentage. Details such as the origin of the variety and the exact plant spacing are also not documented on the product card, so they are left out here rather than guessed. The word Havana is part of the variety name as listed in our catalogue.

FAQ

How do I sow Havana K2-24 seeds?

Press them lightly onto the surface of moist, well-drained soil and do not cover them. The seeds need light to germinate, so burying them works against the plant.

When should I sow Havana K2-24?

The variety description recommends starting the seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost in your area. Seedlings then move outdoors once the frost has passed.

How tall does Havana K2-24 grow?

The product card describes a height of about 5 feet, with up to 20 leaves per plant. Actual size depends on light, soil fertility, watering and the space each plant is given.

Photos

The photographs on this page come from the Deodar Seeds archive. Some of them are still awaiting a visual review against this variety, so use them as a general reference to the plant rather than a guarantee of how every plant will look.