Nicotiana Species, Cultivated Tobacco
Nicotianatabacum

Family: Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Nicotiana (nih-ko-she-AH-na)
Species: tabacum (tab-AK-um)

Synonym:Nicotiana chinensis

Synonym:Nicotiana latissima

Synonym:Nicotiana mexicana

Synonym:Nicotiana pilosa

Synonym:Nicotiana tabaca

Category
Annuals

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Succulent

Foliage Color

Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Green

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds