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🌱 Nicotiana tabacum — Tobacco Vuelta Abajo

Tobacco Vuelta Abajo seeds are a type of Nicotiana tabacum, a mid-season variety of tobacco plant. Our seeds are 100% organic, non-GMO, and heirloom quality, ideal for planting and growing in your garden. This variety is prized for its unique flavor and aroma.

🌿 Botanical Description

Nicotiana tabacum is a columnar-shaped bush that can grow up to 180 cm high. The leaves are oval, green, and sessile, with a size of 20x18 cm. The plant produces 18-20 technical leaves and a pink flower. It is resistant to tobacco mosaic virus and prone to scorching.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sow seeds 1-2 cm deep in well-draining soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0.
• Germination temperature: 20-25°C. Germination time: 7-14 days.
• Water regularly, but avoid overwatering. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month.
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-10. Frost tolerance: moderate.

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

Nicotiana tabacum is native to the Americas and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions. It thrives in areas with high humidity and moderate temperatures.

✨ Interesting Facts

Tobacco has been used for centuries for its medicinal, recreational, and spiritual purposes. The Vuelta Abajo variety is particularly prized for its unique flavor and aroma, which is said to be due to the region's unique soil and climate conditions.

🌸 Cultural Significance

Tobacco has played a significant role in many cultures throughout history. In some Native American tribes, tobacco was used as a form of currency and in spiritual ceremonies.

🌻 Harvesting

The leaves of the Nicotiana tabacum plant are harvested when they are mature and dry. The leaves are then cured and processed for use in cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco products.