Black Sea Samsun originated in the Samsun region of Turkey near the Black Sea. It's prized for rich flavor and aroma, but yet mild to smoke. It grows 4'-5' in height and matures in 65-70 days, and is often sun cured. An excellent blend for cigarettes or pipes, or on its own.
La Palma Havana tobacco, hailing from the renowned tobacco-growing region of La Palma in Cuba, is esteemed for its rich history and exceptional quality. This variety, deeply rooted in the traditions of Cuban tobacco cultivation, is celebrated for its exquisite flavor and aroma, reminiscent of the finest Cuban cigars. La Palma Havana tobacco is characterized by its medium to dark brown leaves, carefully cultivated and expertly cured to preserve its unique characteristics. Its flavor profile is marked by a harmonious blend of earthy richness, hints of sweetness, and a subtle spiciness that adds depth and complexity to the smoking experience. The aroma of La Palma Havana tobacco is equally captivating, exuding notes of cedar, leather, and warm spices that evoke the essence of Cuba's cigar-making heritage. Whether used as a standalone leaf or blended with other tobaccos, La Palma Havana tobacco embodies the craftsmanship, tradition, and unparalleled quality that define Cuban cigar culture. Its timeless allure and exceptional taste continue to captivate tobacco enthusiasts around the world, offering a taste of the storied legacy of Cuban tobacco craftsmanship.
Culinary and medicinal as well as an ornamental herb. May replace French tarragon with similar aroma and overall appearance. Soft oval gray-green leaves, about 7cm long. Hardy perennial bush with an upright growing habit. Blooms late summer with clusters of golden flowers. A warm weather plant, performs best in full light.
Catnip seeds grow into Nepeta cataria, a hardy perennial herb in the mint family that has been cultivated in Europe since ancient times and brought to North America by early settlers. Known for its gray-green, heart-shaped leaves and small clusters of lavender-white flowers, catnip thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, often self-seeding and spreading easily once established. While its slightly minty, herbal flavor is less appealing to humans than other mints, it has been used historically in teas and remedies for relaxation and digestive support. Most famously, catnip contains the compound nepetalactone, which excites and entertains cats, making it a favorite for cat toys, treats, and enrichment, while also serving as a pollinator-friendly addition to herb gardens.
Burley 9 is a high-yielding mid-season variety for air curing and drying. Leaves are light green, averaging 16" wide by 24" long. The leaves turn yellow as they ripen and dry to a light golden brown. It matures in 65 days. Burley 9 is drought resistant and resistant to disease. Nicotine content of 1.6%
The Cherry Red Tobacco plant is a cigarette and cigar tobacco that is also a great ornamental herb that produces big, bright yellow-green leaves. This Bright Leaf variety is a heavy producing tobacco plant that can grow to be over 7 feet tall. The Cherry Red plant yields over 25 big leaves per plant that are 24" long and 15" wide.
Sacred Cornplanter is a very hardy fast grower and produces some of the largest leaves among Rustica varieties. It grows to about 3' in height and matures in under 50 days. 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.
Pennsylvania Red is a rich full flavored tobacco and a long time favorite of cigar makers as a filler or binder. It grows to 5' in height and has very large long deep colored leaves reaching 3' in length. A very good producer with leaves cure to a deep reddish brown.
Corojo 99 is a hybrid decedent of the original El Corojo seed from Cuba in the 1930's. It is sometimes called a sister of Habano 2000. Corojo 99 is larger and much more disease resistant than the original strain, but still produces a dark brown silky grained wrapper with with a rich spicy cedar aroma. It is one of a few wrappers that does well in both sun or shade. The plants grow to 7-8 feet in height and produce 18 - 20 leaves on average. Maturity is 75-80 days from planting.
Burley 64 is a columnar formed plant growing to 6' in height, and reaches maturity in about 65 days. It is a white stemmed burley with large light green leaves that turn bright yellow as they ripen. It gives good yields with very little suckering, and cures easily, either stalk hung or primed. Burley 64 is resistant to black root rot, tobacco mosaic virus, fusarium wilt, and black shank.
Jasmine is a fast growing ornamental that can be planted in early spring. It starts blooming in only 3 weeks after transplant and produces a profusion of sweet smelling flowers that last all summer long. The flowers close during the day and reopen in the late afternoon. Jasmine has one of the sweetest fragrances of any flower we have grown and its scent will fill the evening air in the surrounding area. It is also very attractive to Hummingbirds
An heirloom tobacco that originates from Maryland. A high yielding crop with sharp pointed leaves. Catterton will grow to over 30" tall and 16" wide when mature. Air cures easily to a rich reddish brown color. A medium flavored smoke which is excellent for cigarettes alone, or as a blend. Also used in cigars and pipe tobaccos.
