Delaware Sacred Tobacco (Nicotiana rustica) - This is a wild tobacco used by the Lenape and Eastern Woodlands tribes for prayer, healing, honouring spirits, and as an offering of respect to seed gatherers or elders. It is known in their tradition as leni kwshatay (real tobacco). Plants are somewhat compact growing roughly 16-24 inches (40-60 cm) tall. Leaves are glossy and elongated. The yellow blossoms are highly fragrant and borne on a terminal cluster.
100 seeds per packet
Disclaimer: Sold for ornamental, historical, and ceremonial purposes only. Cultivation and use may be subject to local regulations. Not intended for recreational or commercial tobacco production.
Caution: All parts of this plant are toxic if ingested. Keep away from children and pets.
Growing Instructions: Start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost. Sow seeds on the soil surface and press lightly, do not cover, as light is required for germination. A humidity dome can help retain moisture until emergence. Keep soil consistently moist and provide bright light. Seeds typically germinate in 10–20 days.
Harden off seedlings for 7–10 days before transplanting outdoors after frost. Space plants 45–60 cm apart in full sun and well-drained soil.
