Tobacco Samsun 85 Seeds

Samsun 85 is a cultivar of Nicotiana tabacum, listed by Deodar Seeds as Tobacco Samsun 85. Our listing describes it as an Oriental-type variety. The plant reaches about 3-4 feet (0.9-1.2 m), with small, thin, light green leaves that are slightly crinkled. It produces delicate pink flowers. This page covers how the seed is sown and how the plant is grown.

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

About the plant

• Species: Nicotiana tabacum, a leafy annual in the nightshade family (Solanaceae).
• Height: up to 3-4 feet (0.9-1.2 m) at maturity.
• Leaves: small, thin and light green, with a slightly crinkled surface.
• Flowers: delicate and pink.
• Site: warm, sunny position with sandy, well-drained soil.

At 3-4 feet, Samsun 85 fits a bed or a large container. Give it room: crowded plants compete for light and grow thin.

Growing Samsun 85 from seed

The seed is very fine and needs light to germinate, so do not bury it. Follow these steps for a reliable start.

• When to sow: start the seed indoors 6-8 weeks before the last expected frost.
• How to sow: fill a tray with fine, moist seed-starting mix, scatter the seed on the surface and press it in lightly with a flat board or your palm. Leave it uncovered so light reaches it.
• Temperature: keep the tray at about 75 °F (24 °C).
• Moisture: keep the surface moist but not waterlogged. Mist or water from below so the seed is not washed away.
• Germination: seedlings typically appear within 7-14 days.
• Transplanting: move the young plants outdoors after the last frost, once they are sturdy enough to handle.
• Spacing: set plants 12-18 inches (30-45 cm) apart.
• Site and care: choose a full-sun spot with sandy, well-drained soil. Water regularly while the plants establish.

Keep the tray in a bright place while the seedlings develop, and handle them gently when you transplant.

Photos

The gallery on this page shows plants and seeds from our archive. The photographs have not yet been checked against the cultivar by visual review, so treat them as illustrations of the plant type. Leaf shape and flower colour in seed-grown plants can vary a little from plant to plant.

FAQ

What conditions does Samsun 85 seed need to germinate?

Light and warmth. Press the seed onto the surface of moist soil without covering it, and hold the temperature near 75 °F (24 °C). Germination typically takes 7-14 days.

When should I sow Samsun 85?

Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost in your area. Move the seedlings outside only after the last frost has passed.

How tall does Samsun 85 grow?

Up to about 3-4 feet (0.9-1.2 m). Plan for a spacing of 12-18 inches (30-45 cm) between plants and a sunny position with sandy, well-drained soil.