How to Grow and Care for Tobacco

Tobacco, also known as Cultivated tobacco, Virginia tobacco, Common tobacco, Brightleaf tobacco, Burley tobacco, Oriental tobacco

Tobacco is characterized by its robust growth and low-maintenance care regimen, making it an easy plant to cultivate. Key care needs include consistent watering to maintain moist soil and full sun exposure to optimize growth. A special care point for tobacco involves attention to spacing, as adequate airflow between plants is essential to prevent disease. Regular fertilization is also necessary to support its rapid growth and high nutrient demand.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Tobacco

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Annual, Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	5.5-6.5
Planting Time	Spring, Early summer
Hardiness Zones	10-11
Toxicity	Toxic to Humans

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Tobacco exhibits a propensity for lanky growth, reaching an impressive stature with stems that may require staking in gardens. The plant unveils aromatic, night-blooming flowers, which exude their fragrance after dusk. It is partial to consistently moist, nutrient-dense, and well-draining soil, flourishing in areas receiving full sunlight to partial shade. In regions with intense midday heat, tobacco prospers with some respite from the afternoon sun. While it can be an annual, in some climates it takes on the form of a tender perennial.