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Tobacco

Tobacco

Nicotiana tabacum

High difficultyWinter/Summer
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Sunlight
Full Sun
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Watering
Moderate
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Min pot size
14" pot
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Start from
Nursery raising and transplanting

About Tobacco

While commercially regulated, tobacco is sometimes grown by home gardeners as an ornamental or to make organic insecticidal sprays (nicotine sulfate). On a terrace, it is a heavy-feeding, broad-leafed plant that requires massive nitrogen and deep pots. Compact, improved varieties are the only manageable option.

Climate requirements

Ideal temperature
20-30
Heat stress above
38°C
Cold stress below
10°C
Humidity
Moderate (60-70%)
Rain sensitivity
Needs moderate moisture; excessive rain before harvest damages leaves

Growth stages

Stage 1
Seedling
Day 0–25
Stage 2
Vegetative
Day 26–99
Stage 3
Harvest
Day 100–130

Common pests and diseases

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