Nicotiana rustica Seeds (Aztec Tobacco)
Aztec Tobacco (Nicotiana rustica), also known as Mapacho, is a species of plant native to the Americas. It is a robust plant that grows up to six feet tall and has large, sticky leaves. Aztec Tobacco is commonly cultivated for its potent nicotine content and is used in traditional ceremonies and tobacco blends. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 10-11, and Nicotiana rustica seeds are available for purchase for those interested in cultivating this unique plant.
Growing Nicotiana rustica from Seed
- Growth cycle: Annual
- Watering: Medium
- Sunlight: Full Sun
- Suitable climates: Arid, Highland, Humid Continental, Humid Subtropical, Marine West Coast, Mediterranean, Semiarid, Subarctic, Tropical Wet, Tropical Wet & Dry, Tundra
- Where to grow: Outdoors
- Flower color: Yellow
Germinating Aztec Tobacco Flower Seeds
To germinate Nicotiana rustica, sow the seeds in a seed tray filled with moist seed compost. Keep the tray in a warm and bright location, ensuring the soil remains consistently moist. Germination typically occurs within 7-10 days.
We source all of our Nicotiana rustica seeds from a small greenhouse facility based in southeastern Maine and store them in a dark, temperature-controlled environment before shipment. You’ll find that our fresh Aztec Tobacco seeds are much easier to germinate than the mass-produced packets of flower seeds found in stores! If you have any trouble growing Aztec Tobacco seeds, we’re happy to send you additional gardening tips. In the (unlikely) event that your Nicotiana rustica seeds do not germinate at all, we’ll give you a full refund, no questions asked.
We offer this variety on Etsy, eBay, and Amazon, as well!
Shipping & returns
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Can’t wait to plant! Let’s see how it goes
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Showed up quick and nicely packaged- haven’t yet planted. Excited!
Mike (verified owner) –
Seeds arrived on time. I started the seeds by wetting a paper towel, sprinkling seeds on it, and placing the paper towel in a ziploc sandwich bag. I put the bag under grow lights for about 12 hours a day and after 7-8 days the seeds began to germinate. I carefully transferred the seedlings to some seed starting trays, misted the soil with water, placed the trays in a gallon sized plastic ziploc bag, and placed it back under the grow lights. So far, they appear to be thriving and growing a little each day. Very satisfied with this purchase so far. Photo was taken about 14 days after I first placed the seeds on the wet paper towel.
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it came fairly quickly. will see how they grow.
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Fast shipping and everything looks great
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Seller was exceedingly helpful replacing a shipment lost in the mail. 10/10 would use again
Kirk (verified owner) –
Good shipping, I won’t know if the seeds work until the spring
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Lots of viable seeds at a great price.
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Seeds arrived, looking forward to planting
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Great! Shipping took a minute but most of the seeds have germinated and they look good!
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