Turkish Ushakov Nicotiana Seeds

Turkish Ushakov is a variety of Nicotiana tabacum, an annual plant that grows to about 1.5 m (5 feet) tall. Its leaves are medium-sized, light green and slightly wrinkled in texture. This listing is for seed of the plant, offered for sowing and growing in the garden. The records for this particular variety are thin, so the page sticks to what is noted about the plant and its sowing, and does not guess at where it came from or how it compares with other varieties.

Plant at a glance

• Species: Nicotiana tabacum
• Variety: Turkish Ushakov
• Height: approximately 1.5 m (5 feet)
• Leaves: medium-sized, light green, slightly wrinkled
• Maturity: typically 60-70 days after transplanting
• Light: full sun
• Soil: well-drained and fertile, pH 5.5-6.5
• Climate: warm, temperate, with plenty of sunlight

Growing Turkish Ushakov from seed

The seed needs light to germinate, so sow it on the surface of the soil and do not cover it. Keep the soil evenly moist without letting it become waterlogged. A temperature of 20-25 degrees C (68-77 degrees F) suits germination, and seedlings typically appear within 7-14 days at those temperatures.

• Depth: on the surface, left uncovered
• Light: required for germination
• Temperature: 20-25 degrees C (68-77 degrees F)
• Moisture: consistent, with no standing water
• Germination: typically 7-14 days

Transplanting and care

Once the seedlings are big enough to handle and the weather is warm, move them to a spot in full sun. Choose well-drained, fertile soil with a pH between 5.5 and 6.5. Space the plants 50-60 cm (20-24 inches) apart so air can move between them; at a height of about 1.5 m, each plant fills that space as it grows. Keep watering regular, as the plant does best with consistent moisture, but do not let water sit around the roots. The product notes give about 60-70 days from transplanting to maturity, so count on a full warm season from planting out.

No seed specifications have been recorded for this variety yet, so there are no measured figures for seed size, storage or viability to quote here. The sowing details above come from the product notes only. If you grow it, the first season is a good time to write down your own sowing date, germination time and final height, since those records are what this page lacks.

FAQ

What conditions does Turkish Ushakov need to germinate?

Light, steady moisture and warmth. Sow the seed on the surface of the soil without covering it, keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, and hold the temperature at 20-25 degrees C (68-77 degrees F). Seedlings typically appear in 7-14 days.

When should I sow Turkish Ushakov?

The product notes do not give a calendar date. They describe a warm, temperate climate with plenty of sun, and about 60-70 days from transplanting to maturity, so sow early enough that the plants can be set out in warm weather and have that time to develop.

How tall does Turkish Ushakov grow?

About 1.5 m (5 feet). The leaves are medium-sized, light green and slightly wrinkled. Plant it 50-60 cm (20-24 inches) from its neighbours in full sun.