Tobacco Virginia Gold Holland Seeds

Virginia Gold Holland is a Nicotiana tabacum variety sold here as seed for growing the plant. The product card describes it as a bright leaf variety with a robust, upright habit that reaches approximately 6 feet (roughly 1.8 m) in height. The plant carries large, wide leaves that are light green while it is growing. These figures come from the variety description on the card and are an approximate guide rather than a measured lot result; real plants vary with light, soil and spacing.

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 Gold Holland is the name of this particular variety as listed in our catalogue.

Plant at a glance

• Species: Nicotiana tabacum
• Variety name: Virginia Gold Holland
• Leaf type: bright leaf, according to the product card
• Habit: robust and upright
• Height: approximately 6 feet (roughly 1.8 m)
• Leaves: large and wide, light green during growth
• Soil: fertile, well-drained, with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0
• Light: full sun

Growing Virginia Gold Holland from seed

Nicotiana seed is very fine and needs light to germinate, so it is sown on the surface and not buried. The steps below follow the variety description.

• Sowing: press the seeds lightly onto the surface of a moist seed-starting mix and leave them uncovered.
• Timing: start the seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last expected frost.
• Soil: fertile, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0 to 7.0. Mixing in organic matter supports growth.
• Light and water: full sunlight, and consistent watering that keeps the soil moist without over-watering.
• Space: a plant that reaches about 6 feet with large, wide leaves needs generous room once it moves outdoors.

Because the seed is so small, the surface of the mix can dry out quickly. Water gently, from below or with a fine mist, so the seeds stay in place on the soil rather than washing into a clump.

What is not yet recorded

No seed specifications have been saved for this variety yet. For that reason this page does not state a germination time, a soil temperature, a viability period or a germination percentage. Details such as the exact plant spacing and the history of the variety are also not documented on the product card, so they are left out here rather than guessed. The word Holland is part of the variety name as listed in our catalogue.

FAQ

How do I sow Virginia Gold Holland seeds?

Press them lightly onto the surface of moist, well-drained soil and do not cover them, because the seeds need light to germinate. Keep the surface evenly moist with gentle watering.

When should I sow Virginia Gold Holland?

The variety description says to start the seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost in your area. Count back from your own last frost date to find the sowing week.

How tall does Virginia Gold Holland grow?

The product card gives a height of approximately 6 feet (roughly 1.8 m), with large, wide leaves. Actual size depends on light, soil fertility, watering and spacing, so treat the figure as a guide.