🌱 Cuban Criollo 98 Tobacco Seeds 💰 Price: Package of 50 Seeds 🌿 Popular Cuban cigar variety, grows up to 6-7 ft, with silky leaves for wrappers - mild aroma & great for cigars and pipes.
Originating from a cross between Havana 92 and Habana P.R., Cuban Criollo 98 is known for its resistance to Blue Mold, Blackish Paw, and Tobacco Mosaic Virus. It is also moderately resistant to Environmental Necrosis, making it a hardy choice for cigar production. This tobacco variety is famous for producing 14 to 16 usable leaves per plant, each reaching 24 inches in length and 12 inches wide.
Soil Selection:
To cultivate Cuban Criollo 98, it’s essential to choose a sunny location with well-drained soil. Poorly drained soils could lead to poor plant growth or even death. If your soil is poorly drained, consider using raised rows or beds with furrows to allow excess water to drain away. For optimal leaf development, ensure adequate sunlight exposure, as a lack of sunlight can result in spindly plants and thin leaves. 🌞
Soil pH:
The best pH range for growing tobacco is 5.8, so you may need to adjust the soil accordingly. Adding dolomitic lime can help raise the pH while providing magnesium, an essential nutrient for the plant. Be cautious if your soil pH exceeds 6.5, as this can lead to growth disorders.
Soil Preparation:
Avoid planting tobacco in soil infested with nematodes or diseases. Grasses make an excellent rotation crop for tobacco, while tomatoes, peppers, and similar plants should be avoided as they share pests and diseases with tobacco.
Seed Sowing:
Tobacco seeds are tiny, with about 300,000 seeds per ounce, so it’s crucial to sow them in a protected area, such as a greenhouse. If only a small number of transplants are needed, a flower pot will work well. Gently sprinkle the seeds on the soil surface and lightly firm it to ensure good seed-to-soil contact. Water gently with a fine spray or add water to the bottom of the pot. Keep the soil surface moist but avoid excess watering. 🌱💧
Transplanting:
After about 50–60 days of growth, when seedlings reach a height of 6–8 inches, they can be transplanted. Ensure transplanting occurs after the last frost to avoid any damage to the plants.
Fertilization:
Use a low-chlorine fertilizer, with most nitrogen in the nitrate form. Fertilizers designed for crops like tomatoes and peppers work well for tobacco. Avoid over-fertilizing; small amounts are needed to support healthy growth and transplant development.
• Produces premium cigar leaves with silky texture 🌿
• Mild aroma and taste, perfect for cigars and pipes
• Resistant to common tobacco diseases like Blue Mold and Tobacco Mosaic Virus
• Grows to a substantial size of 6–7 feet tall, with large, valuable leaves
• Ideal for sunny, well-drained soils with a pH of around 5.8
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