Tobacco Virginia 24 Seeds

Virginia 24 is a Nicotiana tabacum variety offered here as seed for growing the plant. The product card describes a tall, warm-season plant that reaches about 1.5 to 1.8 m (5 to 6 feet), with long, narrow leaves that mature to a golden-yellow colour and delicate pink flowers in late summer. The card lists it as a flue-cured leaf type, and the notes below follow that variety description.

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. Virginia 24 is the name of this particular variety, and the store lists it as Tobacco Virginia 24.

Plant at a glance

• Species: Nicotiana tabacum
• Variety name: Virginia 24
• Height: about 1.5 to 1.8 m (5 to 6 feet), according to the product card
• Leaves: long and narrow, smooth and slightly oily, turning golden-yellow as they mature
• Flowers: delicate and pink, appearing in late summer
• Site: full sun, a warm climate, and well-drained, fertile soil

Growing Virginia 24 from seed

Nicotiana seed is very fine and needs light to germinate, so it is pressed onto the surface and never buried. The figures below come from the variety description on the card and are approximate guides, not results measured on a specific seed lot.

• Sowing: sow indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost. Press the seeds lightly onto the soil surface and leave them uncovered.
• Moisture: keep the soil moist while the seeds germinate.
• Temperature: the card suggests about 24 C (75 F) for germination.
• Germination time: typically 7 to 14 days.
• Transplanting: move seedlings outdoors after the last frost, spacing plants 60 to 90 cm (2 to 3 feet) apart.
• Site and care: choose a spot in full sun with well-drained, fertile soil. Regular watering and occasional feeding support steady growth.

Because the plants grow tall and are spaced widely, plan the bed before transplanting. A sunny position suits a warm-season crop, and young seedlings should not go outside until frost is over.

What to expect from the plant

Height, leaf size and flowering time depend on light, soil, spacing and the length of the season, so the figures on the card describe a typical plant rather than a guarantee. Leaf colour is described on the card as golden-yellow at maturity. The pink flowers open later in the season, after the plants have made their height.

The store holds photographs of this variety in the product gallery. They are provided as a visual reference only, and the card does not give a specific seed lot, harvest year or tested germination rate.

FAQ

What conditions does Virginia 24 need to germinate?

The seed needs light, so press it onto the surface of moist soil and do not cover it. The card suggests about 24 C (75 F), with germination typically taking 7 to 14 days.

When should I sow Virginia 24?

The card recommends sowing indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost, then transplanting seedlings outdoors after the last frost has passed.

How tall does Virginia 24 grow?

The card gives a height of about 1.5 to 1.8 m (5 to 6 feet). Plants should be spaced 60 to 90 cm (2 to 3 feet) apart in full sun, and actual height varies with growing conditions.