What types of tobacco seeds does Oreshka Seeds offer?

Oreshka Seeds carries 250 tobacco varieties across 6 types: Virginia/Bright Leaf (24 vars), Oriental/Turkish (25 vars), Burley (16 vars), Rustica/Shag/Mapacho (26 vars), Cigar/Havana (7 vars), and Specialty & Heritage (124 vars). All in-stock at €4.25–€5.00 per pack of 300+ seeds.

Which tobacco is easiest to grow from seed for a beginner?

Virginia and Burley are the most forgiving — consistent germination at 24–28°C, tolerant of a range of soils. Nicotiana rustica (shag/Mapacho) is arguably even easier: vigorous in cooler climates with a shorter season of 70–90 days from transplanting.

Can I grow tobacco in a cold climate — UK, Germany, Northern Europe, Zone 5?

Yes. Virginia and Burley grow in USDA Zone 5–6 with an indoor start in March. Nicotiana rustica tolerates Zone 4 and has a shorter growing season. Oriental varieties prefer warmer summers and are less reliable above Zone 6.

What is the difference between Nicotiana rustica and Nicotiana tabacum?

Nicotiana rustica is a separate species containing up to 9% nicotine compared to 1–3% in N. tabacum. It grows more compactly, handles cold better (Zone 4+), and has a shorter growing season. It is the plant behind Russian makhorka, Ukrainian shag, and Amazonian Mapacho.

Can tobacco be grown in pots or containers permanently?

Yes, especially compact Nicotiana rustica varieties. Use a minimum 15-litre container at pH 5.5–6.5. Pot-grown plants yield 30–60g dry leaf per plant on a sunny balcony or patio.

How long does tobacco take to grow from seed to harvestable leaf?

Seeds germinate in 7–14 days at 24–28°C. Transplant 8–10 weeks after sowing. Virginia and Burley reach harvest 60–90 days after transplanting. Nicotiana rustica is slightly faster at 60–80 days. Curing adds 2–8 weeks, ageing 3–12 months.

Do you have seeds for Latakia or Perique pipe tobacco?

Yes. Latakia (fire-cured Oriental) is available as Tob48. Perique (fermented Louisiana dark tobacco) is available as Tob19. Both are in stock at €4.25 per 300+ seeds.

Why buy tobacco seeds from Oreshka Seeds rather than a local nursery?

Local nurseries rarely stock more than 2–5 ornamental tobacco varieties. Oreshka holds 250 authentic cultivating varieties — 26 rustica/Mapacho strains, Soviet breeding program cultivars, and Oriental landraces unavailable elsewhere. 300+ seeds at €4.25, dispatched within 2–3 business days worldwide.

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Seeds of Shag Soviet (Nicotiana tabacum) — 300 pcs

Oreshka seeds

Tob247

€

4,25

€

7,08

Tobacco Shag Soviet.

Disease resistance is good.

Number of technical leaves - 15. Classic taste.

Used in pipes and for rolling papers.