Kerti Nicotiana Seeds

Kerti is a variety of Nicotiana tabacum, listed in the catalogue as Nicotiana Kerti Seeds. The card describes a plant that grows up to 4-5 feet (1.2-1.5 m) tall, with medium-sized, light green leaves and delicate pink flowers. It is described as a plant of warm, sunny climates and well-drained soil. This listing is for seed of the plant, offered for sowing and growing in the garden.

Plant at a glance

• Species: Nicotiana tabacum
• Height: up to 4-5 feet (1.2-1.5 m)
• Leaves: medium-sized, light green
• Flowers: delicate, pink
• Light: full sun
• Soil: fertile and well-drained
• Climate: warm and sunny

Sowing Kerti

Start the seed indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost in your area. Press the seed lightly onto the soil surface and do not bury it, because it needs light to germinate. Keep the soil moist and hold the temperature at 75 degrees F (24 degrees C). Under these conditions germination typically occurs within 7-14 days.

• Sowing time: indoors, 6-8 weeks before the last frost
• Depth: on the surface, pressed in lightly and left uncovered
• Temperature: 75 degrees F (24 degrees C)
• Moisture: keep the soil moist
• Germination: 7-14 days

Transplanting and site

Move the seedlings outdoors only after the last frost has passed. Space the plants 2-3 feet (60-90 cm) apart. Kerti does best in full sun and in fertile, well-drained soil. Regular watering and occasional feeding support steady growth through the season.

Sowing notes for fine seed

Nicotiana seed is very fine, so sow it thinly on the surface of a fine, moist seed-starting mix rather than in rows or pockets. A light misting keeps the seed in place better than pouring water over it. Warmth matters as much as light here: hold the tray at 75 degrees F (24 degrees C) until the seedlings are up, and keep the mix evenly damp without letting it become waterlogged.

Choosing a spot

With a final height of 4-5 feet (1.2-1.5 m), Kerti is a tall plant for a bed or large container. Give it a sunny position with room around each plant, and place it where the pink flowers can be seen. Well-drained soil matters, so avoid low corners where water stands after rain.

FAQ

What conditions does Kerti need to germinate?

Light, steady moisture and warmth. Press the seed onto the soil surface without covering it, keep the soil moist and maintain 75 degrees F (24 degrees C). Germination typically occurs within 7-14 days.

When should I sow Kerti?

Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Transplant outdoors after the last frost has passed, with plants 2-3 feet (60-90 cm) apart in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil.

How tall does Kerti grow?

Up to 4-5 feet (1.2-1.5 m). The leaves are medium-sized and light green, and the flowers are delicate and pink.