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Nicotiana tabacum var. Little Crittenden is a popular choice for cultivated tobacco favored by the industry. This robust perennial can reach six feet in height and its thick, sticky foliage is punctuated with sweet-scented, white to pink flowers that draw in bees and butterflies. While traditionally used medicinally for pain relief applications, this tobacco plant shines in its recreational uses, growing into a sought-after pipe, cigar and chewing tobacco.
Little Crittenden is a Kentucky heirloom tobacco, characterized by its elongated, slender leaves with a marked crinkle and fairly coarse texture. It's an ideal choice for beginners as it's straightforward to grow. This variety performs well when air-cured, but also thrives in fire-cured conditions, maturing at a medium-to-late rate. Although sensitive to temperature, humidity, and soil conditions, optimal growth comes in temperatures of 68-86 °F, high humidity and soil with low nitrogen levels.
Despite its commercial uses, remember that tobacco use comes with numerous health risks and should always be consumed responsibly. More uses include processing for nicotine extraction for insecticides, adding it to foods for additional protein, or using it as an insect repellent. Experience the traditional appeal of the Nicotiana tabacum var. Little Crittenden.