{"product_id":"tobacco-seeds","title":"Tobacco Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1102\" data-start=\"479\"\u003eIt is known as Aztec, or Wild Tobacco this powerful plant has been cultivated for centuries by Indigenous peoples across the Americas. Rich in cultural, spiritual, and medicinal value, Wild Tobacco produces short, bushy plants with sticky foliage and small yellow-green flowers. Its nicotine content is higher than that of commercial tobacco, making it less suitable for casual smoking, but highly prized in ceremonial use, especially in snuff, teas, and offerings. Easy to grow and fast to mature, it thrives in most Canadian growing zones, especially where summers are short or cool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1102\" data-start=\"479\"\u003e* Contains \u003cstrong data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"300\"\u003emuch higher levels of nicotine\u003c\/strong\u003e, often 6–9% (up to 20% in some cases).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1102\" data-start=\"479\"\u003eCultivated tobacco typically contains 1-3%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1352\" data-start=\"1104\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1149\" data-start=\"1104\"\u003eWhere Can You Grow Tobacco?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1152\" data-start=\"1149\"\u003eThis species is well-suited for Zones 3–9, thriving in full sun and well-drained soil. It performs well in containers or open ground and is surprisingly resilient in northern or short-season climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1754\" data-start=\"1354\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1385\" data-start=\"1354\"\u003eHistory and Historical Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1388\" data-start=\"1385\"\u003eTobacco holds deep significance in many Indigenous cultures of Central and South America. Used in rituals, purification, and medicine, it was often burned as incense, brewed as tea, or taken as snuff to induce visions, treat illness, or communicate with spirits. Today, its traditional uses continue among herbalists and in spiritual practices around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2042\" data-start=\"1756\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1785\" data-start=\"1756\"\u003eCanadian Zone Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1788\" data-start=\"1785\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1802\" data-start=\"1788\"\u003eZones 8-9:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow after last frost or start indoors for earlier harvest.\u003cbr data-end=\"1871\" data-start=\"1868\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1885\" data-start=\"1871\"\u003eZones 5-7:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start indoors 4–6 weeks before last frost and transplant after risk has passed.\u003cbr data-end=\"1968\" data-start=\"1965\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1982\" data-start=\"1968\"\u003eZones 3-4:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start indoors early and grow in pots or warm microclimates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2042\" data-start=\"1756\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/7841\/5473\/files\/Plant_Hardiness.png?v=1734491528\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2501\" data-start=\"2044\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2093\" data-start=\"2044\"\u003eHow to Grow and Harvest Tobacco\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2096\" data-start=\"2093\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2109\" data-start=\"2096\"\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start seeds indoors on the soil surface; do not cover, as light aids germination. Transplant seedlings after frost.\u003cbr data-end=\"2228\" data-start=\"2225\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2241\" data-start=\"2228\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep consistently moist until established, then water moderately.\u003cbr data-end=\"2310\" data-start=\"2307\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2325\" data-start=\"2310\"\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick mature leaves when sticky and full; dry thoroughly for use.\u003cbr data-end=\"2393\" data-start=\"2390\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2409\" data-start=\"2393\"\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinch early flower buds to promote foliage production or leave them to encourage reseeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2807\" data-start=\"2503\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2541\" data-start=\"2503\"\u003eSeed Saving Tips for Future Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2544\" data-start=\"2541\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2559\" data-start=\"2544\"\u003eLet Flower:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow plants to bloom and form seed pods.\u003cbr data-end=\"2604\" data-start=\"2601\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2621\" data-start=\"2604\"\u003eCollect Seed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once pods dry and brown, clip and open them to gather tiny seeds.\u003cbr data-end=\"2690\" data-start=\"2687\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2708\" data-start=\"2690\"\u003eDry and Store:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spread to fully dry, then store in a cool, dry, dark place. Seeds remain viable for up to 5 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2888\" data-start=\"2809\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2833\" data-start=\"2809\"\u003eCertified Organic By\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2836\" data-start=\"2833\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"2888\" data-start=\"2836\"\u003eIslands Organics Producers Association (Cert#1962)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metchosin Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48811181408498,"sku":"MF-UNUSUAL-001","price":4.76,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/4106\/0082\/files\/Tobacco.jpg?v=1772481888","url":"https:\/\/homeandwell.ca\/fr\/products\/tobacco-seeds","provider":"Home \u0026 Well ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}