Seed no. 898F
Nicotiana affinis
Tobacco Plant
£2.25
In stock · approx. 5040 seeds per packet
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Year at a glance
Sow
Flowers
Germination
Sow indoors. Sow into moist well-drained seed compost, cover with a fine layer of vermiculite. Propagate 15-20°C. Do not exclude light. Germination 10-14 days. Transplant seedlings once large enough to handle into trays with 5cm spacing. Acclimatise and plant out after danger of frost has passed, 45-60cm apart.
Growing
Easy to grow once planted out. Water regularly.
Cultivation
Cut and come again variety. Cut flowers regularly to encourage growth and to prolong flowering window. Deadhead if you do not want it to self-seed.
| Genus | Nicotiana |
|---|---|
| Species | affinis |
| Family | Solanaceae |
| Common name | Tobacco Plant |
| Seed number | 898F |
| Hardiness | Half hardy |
| Life cycle | Annual |
| Colour | White/Cream |
| Position | Full sun |
| Soil type | Clay, Chalky, Sandy, Loam |
| Soil acidity | Alkaline, Neutral, Acid |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Height | 1.5m |
| Sow | Feb, Mar, Apr |
| Flowers | Jul, Aug, Sep |
| Seeds per packet | 5040 |
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