Nicotiana tabacum 

Virginia 116 is a bright leaf variety that grows to around 1.2-1.5m (4-5') tall.   When pruned properly, each plant can average between 18-19 leaves per plant, not including sand lugs . Leaves are up to 61cm (24") long and 30cm (12") wide.   It takes around 60-70 days for the leaves to begin to turn light yellow. Easy to air cure and dries a bright golden yellow. Typically used for cigarettes or a light pipe tobacco.

Lot# TB13509

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WARNING: Home grown tobacco can be very strong and even dangerous, so smoke with caution until you become familiar with the nicotine level of your product. As you probably know, any smoke is known to cause cancer, birth defects and other health problems.  By buying these seeds you verify that you are of legal purchasing age.

Growing / Harvest Instructions

(4" Pot)  Sprinkle 2-3 seeds onto the surface of a moist seed starting mix and do not cover.  Tobacco seeds are a photoblastic seed type and need white light to trigger germination.  Use a misting spray bottle to keep the seeds and soil moist until your seedlings emerge. Thin to one plant per pot and water as required.  Allow plants to grow between 4-8" tall before transplanting tobacco outdoors after your last frost.  It may take a 5-7 days before you see your plants starting to grow.  A basic rule of thumb for watering is to check the soil a couple of inches down. If it's dry, it's time to water.   Top the flowers sets as they appear and remove suckers from plants for leaf cultivation.  Cut entire plant off at base when bottom leaves turn yellow. Air dry this type using 4' tobacco spears or to tie plants to a 4' stick and hang to dry for 6-8 weeks in a well vented, enclosed area.