Choosing The Seeds

With so many varieties to choose from, it can be confusing which seeds to buy.

Each variety has its own characteristics — leaf shape, growth habit, days to maturity, cure colour, and historical classification.

Climate, soil, and curing method all affect how a plant develops. A Turkish-type grown in England will not behave exactly like one grown in its region of origin — that is part of the interest for growers.

Blending different cured leaf types has long been part of tobacco history, but our focus here is helping you choose seeds for cultivation.

If you are new to growing tobacco, good starting points include Virginian Gold, Burley, and Oriental — three classic types valued in breeding and horticultural collections.

Hope this helps you!