Nicotiana tabacum
cultivated tobacco
Description
Nicotiana tabacum, commonly known as Tobacco, is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Americas. It is cultivated worldwide for its leaves, which are dried and used for smoking. The plant has large, sticky leaves and produces pink, trumpet-shaped flowers. It can grow to a height of several feet. It requires warm temperatures and fertile, well-draining soil. For successful cultivation, provide regular watering and fertilization. It is important to manage pests and diseases that can affect the leaves. The leaves are harvested, dried, and cured to produce the final product.
Description
Nicotiana tabacum, commonly known as Tobacco, is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Americas. It is cultivated worldwide for its leaves, which are dried and used for smoking. The plant has large, sticky leaves and produces pink, trumpet-shaped flowers. It can grow to a height of several feet. It requires warm temperatures and fertile, well-draining soil. For successful cultivation, provide regular watering and fertilization. It is important to manage pests and diseases that can affect the leaves. The leaves are harvested, dried, and cured to produce the final product.