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Heritage Gold (Burley) Tobacco - HOSS

Heritage Gold (Burley) Tobacco

$299
  • Heritage Gold Tobacco - Classic burley tobacco variety.
  • Medium to late maturity for light-air curing or drying.
  • Extensive disease resistance and strong yield.
  • Commonly cultivated, does well in a wide range of climates.
  • Semi-upright growth habit.
  • Nicotiana tabacum.
  • Pelleted. 65 days to maturity.
  • 50 seeds per packet.
Treatment: Untreated

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Description

Heritage Gold is a classic burley tobacco, grown for light air curing rather than flue curing with heat. Plants grow semi-upright and carry a strong yield of leaf. Under normal curing conditions that leaf comes out medium to heavy bodied and tan to reddish-tan in color.

What sets it apart is the disease package. Heritage Gold resists five diseases (tobacco mosaic virus, potato virus, black root rot, wildfire, and race 0 of black shank) and adapts to a wide range of climates. The black shank resistance covers race 0 only, so it will not hold in fields where race 1 is established. Maturity runs medium to late, at roughly 65 to 70 days.

Growing Information

Tobacco Seeds are small and do best when transplanted, as the germination time can be longer than most Seeds. Germination typically takes 14- 21 days and requires a soil temperature of 65 degrees. The seed should be placed on top of the seed compost, do not cover it with soil. Plants should be started 4-6 weeks before the intended outdoor planting date. Tobacco grows very well in our heavy-duty seed starting trays. In addition to needing warm soil temps, you can also use a germination heat mat to help in the germination process. Be sure to keep the soil moist while Seeds are in the germination stage. Tobacco seedlings are usually ready to be transplanted once they reach 7-8" tall. Transplant tobacco seedlings in the evening to prevent the plants from drying out and make sure you water thoroughly after transplanting. Water daily until established.

Tobacco should be grown in full sun and in well-drained soils. Poorly drained soils can result in poor growth, disease, and even death of the tobacco plant. Lack of sun can result in spindly plants, poor growth, and thin leaves. Once suckers and blooms appear on the plant, you can remove them to encourage growth in the tobacco leaves.

Typically, tobacco plants can be harvested by pulling the individual leaves of the plant or cutting down the entire plant. Once harvested, the curing process should begin. Curing can be done by air-drying and hung in a dark, well-ventilated area. Tobacco can be used as a medicinal herb whereas the leaves are used as an antiseptic. It produces cured lead that is medium to heavy bodied and tan to reddish-tan in color under normal curing conditions.

Burley Tobacco Planting Information

Planting Method: transplant

When to Plant: after last frost

Planting Depth: 1/8"

Seed Spacing: 24"

Row Spacing: 3-4′

Days to Maturity: 70

Disease Resistance: Tobacco Mosaic Virus, Potato Virus, Black Shank race 0, black root rot, and wildfire.