Havana Z992 is a Nicotiana tabacum seed variety, the cultivated tobacco species of the nightshade family. Our card for it is short: it holds the botanical name and the variety name from the supplier's list, and little else so far. This page therefore describes the species and how its seed is sown, and says plainly which details of this particular variety are not documented yet.

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

About the plant

• Variety: Havana Z992, listed under Nicotiana tabacum.
• Family: Solanaceae, the nightshade family, which also includes tomato and petunia.
• Type: a leafy herbaceous plant with large simple leaves and tubular flowers.
• Frost: tender, so seedlings go outdoors only after the last frost; in frosty climates it is grown as an annual.
• Variety traits: height, leaf shape and flower colour are not recorded for Havana Z992.

Nicotiana tabacum is a plant of warm conditions and does best in a sunny, sheltered position. Because the leaves of the species are large, it takes up more room than most flowering Nicotiana, so choose its place in the bed before you sow rather than after.

Growing

The seed of Nicotiana is dust-fine and needs light to germinate. That single fact decides how it is sown: on the surface of the mix, never buried.

• Sowing: scatter the seed thinly over moist, fine seed-starting mix and press it lightly so it touches the surface. Do not cover it.
• Light: keep the tray in a bright place.
• Warmth: keep the tray warm, because a cool tray slows germination.
• Moisture: mist the surface or water from below, since a pour from above washes the seed together.
• Seedlings: they are tiny and slow at first. Thin or prick them out once they are large enough to handle.
• Planting out: harden the seedlings off gradually, then plant them after the last frost in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil.
• Spacing: no spacing is recorded for this variety. Leave generous room, as the species has large leaves.

Planning the season

Two dates matter: the indoor sowing date and the planting-out date. Find your last frost date first, then count back from it to decide when to start the tray. Nicotiana is normally started indoors some weeks before the last frost, but the exact lead time for this variety is not recorded, so treat the first sowing as a trial and note what works in your climate.

What this listing does not say yet

The card for Havana Z992 has no photographs and no seed specifications at the moment. That means there is no recorded germination range, no seed count per gram, no storage guidance and no description of the mature plant specific to this variety. We would rather leave those out than borrow figures from other varieties. When they are added to the card, they will appear on this page.

FAQ

How do I sow Havana Z992 seed?

Press the seed onto the surface of moist, fine mix and leave it uncovered, because it needs light to germinate. Keep the tray bright and warm, and mist rather than pour so the fine seed stays in place.

When should I sow Havana Z992?

Start the seed indoors ahead of the last frost in your area, and move the seedlings outdoors only after that frost has passed. Work back from your own frost date, as the right calendar date differs from one climate to another.

How tall does Havana Z992 grow?

The height of this variety is not documented on our card, so we do not give a figure. Plan for a large-leaved plant, give it full sun and room, and record its height in your own garden for later seasons.