Hmelovka 125 Nicotiana Seeds

Hmelovka 125 is a Nicotiana variety listed in our catalog under Nicotiana rustica. The product card describes a plant that grows up to about 1.5 m (5 ft) tall, with thin, light green leaves of fine texture. It is sold here as planting seed, and this page covers the plant and how to sow it.

Plant facts

• Botanical name: Nicotiana rustica, as recorded on the product card.
• Height: up to 1.5 m (5 ft).
• Leaves: thin, light green, fine in texture.
• Sun: full sun.
• Soil: well-drained and fertile.
• Seed: needs light to germinate, so it is sown on the surface.

Growing Hmelovka 125 from seed

Start the seed indoors, about 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost in your area. That timing gives seedlings enough growing time to reach planting-out size when the weather settles.

• Sowing: press the seed lightly onto the surface of moist soil and leave it uncovered. Light is part of what triggers germination, and burying the seed works against it.
• Temperature: keep the tray at about 24 °C (75 °F).
• Moisture: keep the soil moist, never left to dry out between waterings.
• Germination: expect seedlings in 7 to 14 days at that temperature.

Planting out

Move the seedlings outdoors only after the last frost. Choose a spot in full sun with well-drained, fertile soil, and leave 2 to 3 ft (about 60 to 90 cm) between plants. A mature plant can reach 1.5 m, so the spacing leaves room for it to fill out. Water regularly and feed occasionally.

Before you order

This is a tall plant that wants full sun and plenty of space. If your last frost falls late and summers are short, sowing indoors on time is what keeps the plant on schedule. If you only have a small balcony or a shaded bed, check that the space fits a plant of that height.

FAQ

How do I sow Hmelovka 125?

Press the seed onto the surface of moist soil and do not cover it, because it needs light to germinate. Hold the temperature near 24 °C (75 °F) and keep the soil moist.

When should I sow it?

Indoors, 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost. Transplant outdoors after the last frost has passed.

How tall does it grow?

The product card gives a height of up to about 1.5 m (5 ft), with a spacing of 2 to 3 ft between plants.