Rustica & Heritage Tobacco Seeds

Little Cuba is a small bush like plant that matures very early. Blooms first appear in 28 days. Clipping the blooms will encourage more growth from below and 3-4 new branches will grow up to 3'-4' high. This will increase the yield of this small Cuban type tobacco and a second bloom will appear at about 60 days. The leaves are between 7"-10" in width and 10"-14" long. Leaves appearing before the first bloom will ripen first becoming a mottled yellow with yellow edges.

Limonka Rustica tobacco, also known simply as "Limonka," is a unique and highly sought-after variety prized for its distinctive flavor and aroma. Originating from the regions of Poland and Russia, Limonka Rustica is classified as a dark air-cured tobacco, known for its robustness and depth of flavor. The leaves of Limonka Rustica are typically medium to dark brown in color, with a slightly coarse texture.

Yumbo is a primitive strain of tobacco grown by the Yumbo tribe in the upper Amazon basin. It grows to 3' in height. The thick leaves are a dark green color averaging 9"-12" in width, and 14"-16" in length. The edges turn yellow when ripe and cured leaf has a nicotine content of 1.8%.

Mohawk Rustica is native to Central America and was widely cultivated by Native Americans and grown throughout the southern US. It grows to 3' in height and is similar to Aztec, but with less branching. The leaves are thick, dark green in color and are among the largest of any Rustica variety. The flowers are a bright yellow and are densely packed. Mohawk is very high in nicotine content.

Mountain Pima comes from the Mt. Pima region of western Chihuahua, Mexico. It is usually classified as a Rustica, although this may be incorrect. It has the characteristics typical of N. tabacum: the leaves are large and pointed and it produces pink flowers typical of tabacum varieties, instead of the rounded leaves and yellow flowers of Rusticas. It grows to 3-4 feet in height and is very hardy. Leaves cure to a light brown and are mild to smoke.

Papante is a primitive variety that likely comes from southeastern area of the Mexican state of Sonora. A specimen is on display at the Conservation Center in Tucson, AZ. The plant's general appearance resembles that of both Little Dutch and Mountain Pima, though the leaf is a much darker green. It has been incorrectly listed and sold as Nicotiana rustica. Air-cures to a soft, light brown. Useful for cigarette, pipe blending and cigar filler. It’s relatively square secondary vein angle allows it to be used for cigar wrapper or binder.

Fast growing tobacco that is great for very short growing seasons. It can be planted out earlier than many other tobaccos and mature plants are frost tolerant. It is mild to smoke but has a high nicotine content.

Fast growing, early maturing tobacco plant. Matures to about 4-5 feet in height and has thick, waxy, dark green leaves. Fast-growing Rustica reaches maturity remarkably early. Four-to-five-foot plants carry thick waxy dark-green leaves. Compact timing benefits gardeners with shorter seasons. Simple sturdy growth distinguishes this traditional type.

Sacred Cornplanter is a very hardy fast grower and produces some of the largest leaves among Rustica varieties. Like other Rusticas, it has a high nicotine content but the leaves produce a very light and mild smoke. It makes a good addition to blends where a mild flavor but a higher nicotine content is desired.