Nicotiana rustica. 75 days.
Midewiwan Sacred Tobacco, also known as Wild Tobacco and Aztec Tobacco, is an annual tobacco species originally from South America, though it has long been cultivated in North America.
Considered a sacred plant by almost all Native American tribes, it has been used medicinally to treat sprains, bruises, and infected wounds, as well as ceremonially as a conduit for communing with local deities or as an offering to animist spirits.
When smoked, N. rustica is said to be earthier and deeper than modern commercial tobaccos, and the plant is extremely potent, containing up to ten times more nicotine than a standard leaf of N. tabacum.
The plant grows to about 2 feet in height and produces large, soft yellow flowers that bloom from July through September.
Midewiwan Sacred Tobacco
Growth Chart
Hardiness Zones: 9 to 12 Light Requirement: Full sun Soil Type: Average, well drained Sow Depth: Surface Plant Spacing: 36 to 60 inches Germination Temp: 70ºF to 80ºF Germination Time: 14 to 21 days Maturation: 65 to 75 days Growing Tips
Direct sow in spring by gently pressing the seeds into soil's surface. Keep soil lightly moist until germination, which typically occurs within 14 to 21 days.
To start indoors, plant seeds 6 to 8 weeks before the last spring frost. Use cell trays or seeds flats and be sure to sow the seeds on the soil's surface. Provide light and keep soil moist until germination, taking care not to disturb the seeds when watering. Transplant outdoors once the danger of frost has passed.