Tobacco Alida

It is called Alida, Åhus or Åhushavanna – the tobacco that “Mother” Alida Olsson in Yngsjö is said to have saved seeds from when the last Swedish tobacco plantation was closed down in 1964. Hardy and fast-growing, it is perfect for our latitudes. Beautiful with delicate small flowers and worth growing even if it is not going to end up in a pipe or under the lip. Germinate superficially before sowing in, for example, a greenhouse – do not cover the seed. Plant out in May/June after hardening off.

Botanical name : Nicotiana tabacum
Number of seeds : about 200 pcs.
Cultivation type : Outdoor
Sowing time (pre-sown) : Apr
Seeding depth : Shallow
Plant distance : 40 cm
Row spacing : 60 cm
Height : 100-180 cm
Origin : Sweden
Germination : at least 61%
Grown by : Johan at Kullagården (Kristianstad)