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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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Companion plants for Tobacco
Avoid planting nearby
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