Virginia Nicotiana Seeds

Nicotiana Virginia is a variety of Nicotiana tabacum, an annual plant with an upright, robust habit that reaches about 5-6 feet (roughly 1.5-1.8 m) in height. The plant has a symmetrical structure and carries large, broad leaves that are bright green while it grows. This listing is for seed of the plant, offered for sowing and growing in the garden. The records for this variety are short, so the page keeps to what the product notes say 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: Virginia (listed as Nicotiana Virginia)
• Height: approximately 5-6 feet (1.5-1.8 m)
• Habit: upright, robust and symmetrical
• Leaves: large and broad, bright green during growth
• Light: full sun
• Soil: fertile and well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral, pH 6.0-7.0
• Climate: grows in temperate and subtropical regions

Growing Virginia from seed

Start the seed indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Press it lightly onto the surface of the soil and do not cover it, because the seed needs exposure to light to germinate. Nicotiana seed is very fine, so a gentle misting or watering from below helps keep it where you put it. Keep the soil consistently moist, but avoid overwatering, which can lead to root problems.

• Timing: indoors, 6-8 weeks before the last frost
• Depth: pressed onto the surface, left uncovered
• Light: exposure to light for germination
• Moisture: consistently moist, not waterlogged

Soil, light and site

The product notes describe fertile, well-drained soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0, which is slightly acidic to neutral. Adding organic matter to the bed improves growth. Give the plants full sun for steady development. The same notes say the variety adapts to different climates and soils and performs consistently in temperate and subtropical regions, which makes it a reasonable candidate for a wide range of gardens, provided the young plants are moved outside once the frost has passed.

Because a mature plant stands 5-6 feet tall with large, broad leaves, plan the planting site with room around each plant so that air can move between them. The notes do not give a spacing figure, so adjust it to your own bed and watch how the plants fill out in the first season.

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 Virginia need to germinate?

Light and steady moisture. Press the seed onto the surface of the soil without covering it, and keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. The product notes do not state a germination temperature or a number of days, so keep the tray somewhere warm and check it regularly.

When should I sow Virginia?

Indoors, 6-8 weeks before the last frost in your area. Count back from your local last frost date to find the sowing week, then move the seedlings outside once the frost has passed.

How tall does Virginia grow?

About 5-6 feet (1.5-1.8 m), with an upright habit and large, broad leaves that are bright green during growth. Choose a sunny spot with fertile, well-drained soil at pH 6.0-7.0.