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Tabac Ohio Dutch Bio - Ferme de Sainte Marthe - Nicotiana tabacum
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The 'Ohio Dutch' Tobacco (synonyms Shoestring Dutch, Little Dutch) is an old variety of tobacco that was already cultivated around 1880 in the USA in Ohio and in the Miami Valley. It is probably derived from the variety "Yara" originating from Havana. The plant, rather compact, develops long rather narrow leaves, light green in colour, with a fairly mild aroma. Once dried, they make an excellent pipe tobacco or for making cigars. It is a variety whose foliage matures early in the season, well suited for container gardening. Tobacco is sown as early as March or April, under heated shelter, for planting after the last frosts. This plant likes the sun, rich, fresh, but well-drained soil. The leaves will be harvested from June to September and dried away from the sun.
Originally from the plains located in the humid tropical zones of Central America, extensively cultivated in many warm regions, Nicotiana tabacum is a plant of the Solanaceae family cultivated as an annual for the tobacco industry. The 'Ohio Dutch' variety is a herbaceous plant with a pyramidal shape reaching 1.50m (5ft) in height when flowering, spreading over 60cm (24in) in width. It develops a robust, slightly sticky stem, which branches out mainly in the upper part. The leaves, embracing at the base and lanceolate in shape, can measure up to 75cm (30in) in length and 25cm (10in) in width. They are shiny, light green in colour, and covered with glandular hairs that make them slightly sticky and fragrant. The flowering, not very decorative, begins in midsummer and continues until early autumn. The inflorescence is a racemose cyme bearing small tubular flowers, with flared trumpet-shaped corollas with 5 rounded lobes. The flowers are greenish-yellow tinged with pink. This nectar-rich flowering attracts butterflies, especially certain sphinx moths. The fruit is a capsule containing numerous small seeds.
Usage: The 'Ohio Dutch' tobacco is appreciated by pipe and cigar smokers. The dried tobacco leaves are used for smoking. Drying is a rather delicate process that takes 3 to 8 weeks in the open air and shade, in an atmosphere that is not too dry. It is advisable to take advantage of the still warm and dry late summer days and relatively humid cool nights for drying. First, select the leaves located at the bottom of the plant, which yellow first. They will be tied at the petioles in small bundles of 3 to 5 with an elastic band, each bundle will be suspended on a cord. Choose a shaded (no direct sunlight) and well-ventilated room, such as a shed, barn, or well-ventilated garage. Make sure the air is not too dry, possibly close your room during the day and open it at night. The leaves gradually turn from yellow to orange to brown. Their edges are slightly curved, but they should not be brittle.
Attention, seeds reserved for very experienced gardeners who are used to sowing very fine seeds. These seeds are as fine as dust, barely visible to the naked eye.
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Sowing:
Sow tobacco seeds in March-April in pots or trays filled with moist compost and cover with a pinch of vermiculite. Place in a propagator or enclose them in a polythene bag and keep in a warm place. Maintain a temperature of 18-20 °C. Keep in light, as this promotes germination. Keep the surface of the compost moist, but not waterlogged; germination usually takes 7 to 21 days.
When the plants are sufficiently developed (4 to 5 leaves), transplant them into 7.5cm (3in) pots or trays. Acclimatize the plants to cooler conditions for a few weeks before planting them out after all risk of frost, at a distance of 80cm (32in) apart.
Cultivation:
Tobacco plants thrive in rich, deep, slightly moist soil. They enjoy warmth and sunlight, but excessive exposure to direct sunlight will damage their foliage. They also grow well in partial shade. In mild climates, these plants often become perennial. They self-seed easily in the garden, popping up everywhere.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.