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| Nicotiana | Common name; Tobacco plant |
A scented half hardy annual that can grow to a height of 900mm (3ft) depending upon variety.
The flowers which appear from late June into September open up in the evening and emit a heavy fragrance, providing they have not been planted out in a shaded area.
To get the full benefit of this fragrance plant them in a container and situate it by an open door or window.
Week 13; Sow seed in pots / trays on the surface of seed compost and germinate at 18°-21°C (64°-70°F)
Germination should take around seven to ten days.
Week 15; When the plants are large enough to handle prick them out into 70mm (3") pots or cell trays, and grow on at 12°-16°C (54°-61°F) until planting out time.
If plugs have been purchased mail order treat them as own seedlings.
Week 21>; Plant out in a sunny spot 200-300mm (8"-12") apart.
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