Tobacco Serebryanka Seeds

Serebryanka is a variety of Nicotiana tabacum, a medium-sized plant that reaches about 1.2 to 1.5 m (4 to 5 ft) in height. Its leaf blades are cordate, meaning heart-shaped, with a smooth texture. This listing is for seed of the plant, offered for sowing and growing in the garden.

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

Plant at a glance

• Species: Nicotiana tabacum
• Variety: Serebryanka
• Height: about 1.2 to 1.5 m (4 to 5 ft)
• Leaves: cordate (heart-shaped) blades with a smooth texture
• Time from planting to flowering: approximately 38 days
• Disease resistance: not resistant to diseases
• Light: full sun
• Soil: well-drained, fertile, pH 5.5 to 6.5
• Climate: temperate, with adequate sunlight

Sowing Serebryanka

Sow on the surface and do not cover the seed, because it needs light to germinate. Keep the growing medium evenly moist and warm, between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 to 77 degrees F). At these temperatures the seed typically germinates within 7 to 14 days.

• Depth: on the surface, uncovered
• Temperature: 20 to 25 degrees C (68 to 77 degrees F)
• Moisture: consistent, without waterlogging
• Germination: typically 7 to 14 days

Growing on

Give the plants full sun and a well-drained, fertile soil with a pH between 5.5 and 6.5. Space them 50 to 60 cm (20 to 24 in) apart so air can circulate between the plants. Water regularly and keep the soil consistently moist, but avoid waterlogging.

Because this variety is not resistant to diseases, the spacing matters more than usual. Open, airy rows are easier to check, and plants that dry quickly after watering are less likely to hold moisture on their leaves.

Planning space for this variety

At 1.2 to 1.5 m, Serebryanka is a tall plant with heart-shaped leaves. The 50 to 60 cm spacing leaves each plant room to carry its leaves. It suits an open bed or a large container in full sun, and it is better placed at the back of a bed than in front of lower plants.

FAQ

What conditions does Serebryanka need to germinate?

Light and warmth. Place the seed on the soil surface without covering it and hold the temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 to 77 degrees F). Germination typically takes 7 to 14 days.

When should I sow Serebryanka?

No fixed sowing date is given for this variety, so start from the conditions: surface sowing, light, and 20 to 25 degrees C. This variety does best in a temperate climate with adequate sunlight.

How tall does Serebryanka grow?

About 1.2 to 1.5 m (4 to 5 ft). The leaf blades are heart-shaped with a smooth texture, and the time from planting to flowering is approximately 38 days.