Tobacco Wisconsin 901 Seeds

Wisconsin 901 is a Nicotiana tabacum variety offered here as seed for growing the plant. The product card describes it as an air-cured leaf type that reaches about 1.5 to 1.8 m (5 to 6 ft) tall, with broad, thick leaves that are dark green on the living plant. It is listed under Tobacco and Shag Seeds in the Deodar Seeds catalog.

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. Wisconsin 901 is the name of this particular variety, and the figures on this page come from the variety description on the product card. Treat them as an approximate guide, since light, soil and spacing change how a plant develops.

Plant at a glance

• Species: Nicotiana tabacum
• Variety name: Wisconsin 901
• Leaf type: air-cured, per the product card
• Height: about 1.5 to 1.8 m (5 to 6 ft)
• Leaves: broad and thick, dark green on the growing plant
• Climate: described as adaptable, and it is said to do well in cooler conditions
• Site: full sun and well-drained, fertile soil

Growing Wisconsin 901 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 the soil and leave them uncovered. Keep the soil consistently moist.
• Timing: start the seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last expected frost.
• Temperature: the card recommends about 24 °C (75 °F) for germination.
• Germination: the card gives a typical range of 7 to 14 days. This is a general guide and not a tested result for a specific lot.
• Transplanting: move seedlings outdoors after the last frost, spacing the plants 2 to 3 ft (roughly 60 to 90 cm) apart.
• Site and care: full sun, well-drained fertile soil, regular watering and occasional feeding.

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

The finished plant is tall, so give each seedling room when it goes outdoors. A spacing of 2 to 3 ft leaves space for the broad leaves to open fully and for air to move between plants.

What is not yet recorded

No seed specifications have been saved for this variety yet. For that reason this page does not state a viability period, a germination percentage or a seed count per gram. Details such as the variety's breeding history and flower color are also not documented on the product card, so they are left out here rather than guessed.

FAQ

How do I sow Wisconsin 901 seeds?

Press them lightly onto the surface of moist, well-drained soil and do not cover them. The seeds need light to germinate, so burying them works against the plant. A temperature of about 24 °C is recommended on the product card.

When should I sow Wisconsin 901?

The variety description recommends starting the seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost in your area. Seedlings then move outdoors once the frost has passed, into full sun.

How tall does Wisconsin 901 grow?

The product card gives a height of about 1.5 to 1.8 m (5 to 6 ft), with broad, thick, dark green leaves. Treat this as approximate, since growing conditions change the final size.