Santo Domingo Ceremonial Tobacco (Nicotiana rustica)

Santo Domingo Ceremonial Tobacco (Nicotiana rustica): an ancient tobacco variety cultivated by many native tribes for apotropaic purposes. It is favored by shamans for the particular "strength" of its smoke.
Used in the famous Calumet ceremony, to seal peace agreements among the indigenous Amerindian populations, as well as in many other shamanic functions. Sowing should be done in a seedbed with a minimum temperature of 18°C. The seeds should not be covered but left on the surface. They are tiny. Use the free guide found in the dedicated section of this site (click here for the guide) to help you prepare a proper seedbed.
The transplant should be done when six or seven leaves have appeared
The rustic species, mostly ceremonial, have yellow flowers. The plants are slightly shorter than the varieties used to produce leaves for cigars and various derivatives, and the leaves are also larger. On the other hand, the ceremonial varieties are more rustic and less demanding.
For seed production, it should be allowed to flower. If grown for consumption, however, it is advisable to prune the flower and axillary shoots to increase production and leaf quality.
Each plant will provide a large quantity of seeds. Flowering and fruit set last until severe frosts. A collector's variety.