? White Gold Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum) – Heritage Seeds
Botanical Name: Nicotiana tabacum
Common Name: White Gold Tobacco
Heirloom | Open-Pollinated | Non-GMO | Annual
White Gold is a striking heritage tobacco variety, valued for its pale golden leaves, high sugar content, and smooth, mild smoke. Originally developed for blending in light tobacco mixes, this variety is now appreciated by home growers for both its ornamental beauty and unique curing characteristics.
? Product Highlights:
Leaf Color: Pale green to creamy yellow when cured
Plant Height: 4–6 feet tall
Flavor Profile: Mild and slightly sweet
Nicotine Content: Low to moderate
Growth Habit: Upright and columnar with large, graceful leaves and delicate pink flowers
Days to Maturity: 70–90 days from transplant
?? Historical Background:
White-leafed tobacco types like White Gold were traditionally cultivated in small farms and home gardens across North America and Europe, especially for pipe blends and milder smoke production. Its light-colored leaves were prized for their curing quality and low harshness, and it continues to be favored by artisan tobacco growers and heritage seed enthusiasts.
? Growing Information:
Start Indoors: 6–8 weeks before last frost; requires light to germinate
Transplant: After soil warms and all frost danger has passed
Sunlight: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
Soil Needs: Fertile, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline
Spacing: 18–24 inches apart
Watering: Moderate; avoid waterlogging
Harvesting: Begin from lower leaves as they yellow; hang to cure in a shaded, well-ventilated space
Curing Time: 4–6 weeks air-curing for smoking use
? Gardener’s Tip:
For best leaf quality, top the flower buds early to direct energy into foliage. Can also be used as a natural insect deterrent in organic garden preparations.
? Perfect For:
Small-scale tobacco growers
DIY smokers and pipe enthusiasts
Ornamental gardening (attractive blooms + structure)
Heritage plant collectors and heirloom seed preservation
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