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Growing Info

Scarification: none required

Stratification: none required

Germination: surface sow and keep warm and moist

Other: expect germination in 10 days @ 70-85 degrees F, it will take longer if cooler

Native to: Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Peru

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Nicotiana tabacum var. KY 17Nicotiana tabacum

var. KY 17

Cultivated Tobacco, KY 17 Tobacco

In Stock: 0.023 lb (Total:0.023lb)

Nicotiana tabacum KY 17

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Details

Germination:

40%

Germination test:

estimate

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

528,660

Quantity:

0.02 lb

Collected in:

Kentucky

Crop year:

2055

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1837306

Characteristics

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Russian Federation

Growing Info

Scarification: none required

Stratification: none required

Germination: surface sow and keep warm and moist

Other: expect germination in 10 days @ 70-85 degrees F, it will take longer if cooler

Native to: Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Peru

Native

Introduced

Discover the exceptional qualities of Nicotiana tabacum KY 17, a distinguished heirloom tobacco variety known for its robustness and high yield. Kentucky 17 is a non-GMO, open-pollinated annual that thrives in diverse settings, including fields, garden plots, raised beds, containers, and greenhouses. This Kentucky Burley variant, characterized by its white stems, reaches impressive heights of up to seven feet, producing large, light-green leaves prized for their blending potential with bright leaf varieties in cigarettes. Each plant delivers an impressive yield of six to eight ounces of dried leaf, promising consistent, quality production.

The cultivation process of KY 17 is defined by its straightforward nature, celebrated for requiring just 75-90 days from transplant to maturity. The leaves, resistant to deer and diseases, mature from the bottom up, ensuring an efficient harvest that can be conducted by priming or cutting the whole stalk. The post-harvest curing methods—air-curing or flue-curing—unlock its trademark color, flavor, and aroma, enriching the experience of smoking and beyond. Beyond its recreational uses, this variety’s sweetly scented, ornamental flowers attract both bees and butterflies, offering an eco-friendly edge to its cultivation. Experience a tradition of quality and yield with KY 17, a benchmark in Burley tobacco cultivation.