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Tree Tobacco (Nicotiana glauca) seeds

Contents: Approx. 500 seeds
Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly

2,85 €

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SKU: NIC01

GTIN: 4250601203164

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Delivery time: 2 - 7 Workdays Other countries

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Description
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Rare and beautiful, yellow tree tobacco (nicotiana glauca) does not actually contain nicotine, but similar alcaloides. The unusual bush or tree has leathery blue veined leaves, which are smoked for ritual perposes by Navajo Indians.

Plant description

Lifecycle:	Perennial
Climate:	Subtropical
Eventual height:	1-3 m
Flowering months:	July August September
Flower colour:	Red White
Special features:	Open-pollinated Needs light to germinate
Species:	Solanaceae
Winter hardiness zones:	11 (4 bis 10 °C)

Growing advice

Sowing depth:	0 cm
When to sow outdoors:
Germination time:	5-10 days
Germination temperature:	15-20°C
Planting distance:	40 cm
Row spacing:	50 cm
Sunlight:	Full sun
Water requirement:	Medium

These are very tiny seeds which should be mixed with finest sand for an even sowing. Do not cover, only press them in gently, the plant needs light to germinate. Tropical plant for greenhouse or indoor growing in temperate climates. Sow seeds in moist and warm (27 °C / 80 F) slight acid soil.

Other names

Botanical name:	Nicotiana glauca, Nicotidendron glauca
German names:	Blaugrüner Tabak
French names:	Tabac Glauque, Tabac Arborescent
English names:	Yellow Tree Tobacco
Italian names:	Tabacco Glauco