Tobacco Ostrolist 6 Seeds

Ostrolist 6 is a variety of Nicotiana tabacum, listed in the Deodar Seeds catalogue as Tobacco Ostrolist 6. It is offered as seed for growing the plant in a garden, greenhouse or on a sunny balcony. The variety name comes from the supplier list and the product card has no further description yet, so this page sticks to what is known about the species and says plainly where details for this variety are missing.

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. Ostrolist 6 is the variety name used in this listing, and no other local name is recorded for it.

Plant at a glance

• Species: Nicotiana tabacum
• Variety name: Ostrolist 6
• Type: tobacco plant grown from seed, with large leaves and a tall central stem
• Seed: very fine, almost dust-like, as in other Nicotiana species
• Category in the shop: Tobacco and Shag Seeds

The card does not give a plant height, leaf shape, flower colour or maturity period for Ostrolist 6, and no seed specifications have been recorded for this listing. For that reason there is no germination temperature, germination time or viability figure here. Adding numbers we cannot source would only mislead, so they are left out until the card is filled in.

Growing Ostrolist 6 from seed

The guidance below applies to Nicotiana tabacum in general. It is not a measured result for this variety.

• Sowing: the seed is so small that it is pressed onto the surface of fine, moist compost and left uncovered.
• Light: Nicotiana seed needs light to germinate, so burying it works against the plant.
• Watering: the surface dries quickly. Mist gently or water from below so the seed stays where it was placed.
• Seedlings: young plants are usually grown on in small pots or cells and moved outside only after the weather has warmed and frost has passed.
• Space: the species develops large leaves and a tall stem, so give each plant room and a sunny position.

Sowing indoors lets you control moisture and warmth while the seedlings are tiny. Keep the container in a bright place, cover it loosely with a clear lid or film to hold humidity, and remove the cover once the first seedlings are up so air can move around them.

Choosing a spot

Tobacco plants are leafy and fast growing once established. A bright bed with fertile, free-draining soil suits the species, and steady moisture through the season helps the leaves develop evenly. In a pot, pick a large container, because a small one will limit the roots and the size of the plant. Final height, leaf size and colour depend on light, feeding, spacing and weather, so treat any picture of a mature plant as an illustration rather than a promise.

Photos and listing notes

This listing does not have photographs yet. Until images are added, rely on the species notes above and on your own observations as the plants grow.

FAQ

How do I sow Ostrolist 6 tobacco seeds?

Press the seed onto the surface of moist, fine compost and do not cover it. Nicotiana seed needs light to germinate, and it is small enough to wash away, so water gently.

When should I sow Ostrolist 6?

The product card gives no sowing date for this variety. For Nicotiana tabacum, gardeners generally sow indoors in early spring and plant out after the last frost. Check your local frost dates before you decide.

How tall does Ostrolist 6 grow?

The card does not state a height for this variety, so we do not give one. Nicotiana tabacum forms a tall plant with large leaves, and the final size depends on light, space and feeding.