Nicotiana tabacum Seeds (Perique Tobacco)

The Perique Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum) is a plant species known for its strong and pungent flavor. It belongs to the Nightshade family and is commonly referred to as the Louisiana Perique. This tobacco species has elongated leaves that are deep green in color. It is a tall and slender plant that can reach a typical mature height of 6-8 feet. Perique Tobacco can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-11. If interested in cultivating this plant, one can obtain Nicotiana tabacum seeds from various sources to start the growing process.

Growing Nicotiana tabacum from Seed

• Growth cycle: Perennial
• Watering: Medium
• Sunlight: Full Sun
• Suitable climates: Arid, Highland, Humid Continental, Humid Subtropical, Mediterranean, Semiarid, Subarctic, Tropical Wet, Tropical Wet & Dry
• Where to grow: Outdoors
• Flower color: Pink

Germinating Perique Tobacco Flower Seeds

To germinate Nicotiana tabacum, sow the seeds in a tray filled with well-draining soil mix. Keep the tray in a warm (70-80°F) and partially shaded location, ensuring the soil remains moist. Germination typically occurs within 7-10 days.

We source all of our Nicotiana tabacum 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 Perique Tobacco seeds are much easier to germinate than the mass-produced packets of flower seeds found in stores! If you have any trouble growing Perique Tobacco seeds, we’re happy to send you additional gardening tips. In the (unlikely) event that your Nicotiana tabacum 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!

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