{"product_id":"perique-tobacco-seeds-nicotiana-tabacum-for-traditional-garden-cultivation","title":"Perique Tobacco Seeds – Nicotiana tabacum for Traditional Garden Cultivation","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerique Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum) is a traditional tobacco plant belonging to the Solanaceae family. Historically associated with Louisiana's St. James Parish, this plant is known for its broad green leaves, upright branching stems, and clusters of pink to pale white tubular flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerique Tobacco Seeds are suitable for traditional botanical gardens, historical plant collections, educational displays, and outdoor planting areas. Its agricultural heritage makes it an interesting addition to gardens featuring historically cultivated plant species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Perique Tobacco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nicotiana tabacum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Family:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Solanaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tender perennial, commonly grown as an annual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tall, upright, and branching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeaf Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Broad green leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Color:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pink to pale white\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering Season:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Summer, depending on climate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fertile, moist, well-drained soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGarden Uses:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Traditional gardens, botanical collections, and educational planting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Perique Tobacco Seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrepare a seed tray with fine, well-draining seed-starting soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSow Nicotiana tabacum seeds onto the moist soil surface, gently pressing them into place without covering them deeply. Light supports germination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintain consistent moisture and temperatures of approximately 20–25°C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce seedlings develop several true leaves, carefully transplant them into prepared garden beds or individual containers after the risk of frost has passed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunlight and Soil Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerique Tobacco grows best in full sunlight, preferably receiving approximately 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose fertile, well-drained soil that retains moderate moisture. Provide sufficient spacing between plants to accommodate broad leaves and upright growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering and General Plant Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the soil evenly moist during germination and early establishment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater regularly during dry periods while avoiding prolonged waterlogging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintain adequate spacing for air circulation. Taller plants may benefit from support in exposed garden locations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerique Tobacco for Traditional Gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerique Tobacco can be cultivated in:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional botanical gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical plant collections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEducational garden displays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAgricultural demonstration gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutdoor planting beds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge garden containers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts broad green leaves, upright stems, and seasonal flowers provide distinctive botanical interest in traditional garden arrangements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Safety\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNicotiana tabacum contains nicotine and other toxic compounds. The plant is toxic if ingested and is described here for botanical cultivation only. Keep seeds and plants away from children and pets. Wear gloves when handling foliage and wash hands afterward.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Indian Seed House","offers":[{"title":"100 Pcs","offer_id":71759022620925,"sku":"STE-TZ-01038","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 Pcs","offer_id":71759022653693,"sku":"STE-TZ-01039","price":54.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 Pcs","offer_id":71759022686461,"sku":"STE-TZ-01040","price":79.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/4335\/8205\/files\/che01-bio-b01_250129d6-d62b-4bc4-adee-b7e59b70c4d4.webp?v=1793355789","url":"https:\/\/www.indianseedhouse.com\/products\/perique-tobacco-seeds-nicotiana-tabacum-for-traditional-garden-cultivation","provider":"Indian Seed House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}