Virginia Gold America Nicotiana Seeds

Virginia Gold America is a Nicotiana tabacum variety offered here as seed for growing the plant. The product card describes a tall, warm-season plant of 1.5 to 1.8 m (5 to 6 feet) with long, narrow leaves and small pink flowers. It does best in a warm, sunny position with well-drained soil, so it suits a garden bed or a large container that gets a full day of light.

Virginia Gold America is the name of this particular variety, and the store lists it as Nicotiana Virginia Gold America.

Plant at a glance

• Species: Nicotiana tabacum
• Variety name: Virginia Gold America
• Height: about 1.5 to 1.8 m (5 to 6 feet), according to the product card
• Leaves: long and narrow; the card describes them as smooth and slightly oily
• Flowers: small and pink
• Site: full sun, a warm climate, and well-drained, fertile soil

Growing Virginia Gold America from seed

Nicotiana seed is very fine and needs light to germinate, so it is pressed onto the surface and never buried. The figures below come from the variety description on the card and are approximate guides, not results measured on a specific seed lot.

• Sowing: sow indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost. Press the seeds lightly onto the soil surface and leave them uncovered.
• Moisture: keep the soil moist while the seeds germinate.
• Temperature: the card suggests about 24 C (75 F) for germination.
• Germination time: typically 7 to 14 days.
• Transplanting: move seedlings outdoors after the last frost, spacing plants 60 to 90 cm (2 to 3 feet) apart.
• Site and care: choose a spot in full sun with well-drained, fertile soil. Regular watering and occasional feeding support steady growth.

A plant that can stand 1.5 m or more needs room, so mark out the bed before transplanting. Young seedlings should stay indoors until frost is over, and a sunny, sheltered spot suits a plant that wants a long warm season.

What to expect from the plant

Height, leaf size and flowering time depend on light, soil, spacing and the length of the season, so the figures on the card describe a typical plant rather than a guarantee. The card describes the leaves as long and narrow and the flowers as small and pink.

The product gallery holds photographs that are a visual reference only. The card does not give a specific seed lot, harvest year or tested germination rate, and the seed specifications for this variety are empty. If you want to compare it with other Nicotiana tabacum varieties in the store, look at height, leaf shape and flower colour first, since those are the details the card records.

FAQ

What conditions does Virginia Gold America need to germinate?

The seed needs light, so press it onto the surface of moist soil and do not cover it. The card suggests about 24 C (75 F), with germination typically taking 7 to 14 days.

When should I sow Virginia Gold America?

The card recommends sowing indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost, then transplanting seedlings outdoors after the last frost has passed.

How tall does Virginia Gold America grow?

The card gives a height of about 1.5 to 1.8 m (5 to 6 feet). Plants should be spaced 60 to 90 cm (2 to 3 feet) apart in full sun, and actual height varies with growing conditions.