Turkish tobacco often used in pipe tobacco blends and cigarettes.
Columnar plant growing to 5 feet. Mature in 50 days.
Cures a medium brown. Has a very low nicotine content.
Used for cigarettes, cigars and pipes.
Category Archives: Cigar Tobacco
Connecticut Broad Leaf
Connecticut Broad-leaf is a fast maturing cigar wrapper tobacco.
It grows to 4 feet in height with dark green leaves to 30″ long and 16″ wide. It matures in only 45-50 days.
Used for cigars and pipes.
Wisconsin 901
Wisconsin 901 is classified as a cigar binder though may also be used as a filler or as a pipe tobacco blend.
It produces large leaves, has a tight upright columnar form and matures in 55-60 days.
Used for cigars and pipes.
Russian Red
This is an unclassified tobacco. It grows to around 3 feet in height and has very dark green leaves.
It produces a fair amount of tobacco, but its most striking feature is its large magenta red flowers which contrast against the deep green leaves.
A good dual purpose plant.
Used for cigars and pipes.
Pennsylvania Red
Pennsylvania Red is a rich full flavored tobacco and a long time favorite of cigar makers as a filler or binder.
It grows to 5 feet in height and has very large long deep colored leaves reaching 3′ in length.
A very good producer that matures in 65-70 days.
The leaves cure to a deep reddish brown.
Used for cigars.
Little Dutch
Little Dutch is an heirloom variety dating back to the 1880’s.
It is sweet aromatic tobacco used in pipe blends and as a cigar wrapper.
It grow to around 3′ in height and has narrow leaves growing up to 30″ long.
The long narrow leaves also make an excellent cigar wrapper. It matures in only 45 days and is a good choice for container growing.
Used for cigars and pipes.
Costello
Costello is a bright leaf variety imported by the USA from Columbia in 1967.
It grows to a height of 5-6 feet with closely spaced leaves. Plant form is an inverted cone.
Matures in 60-65 days. Ripens evenly and is easy to cure whether primed or hung whole. Has a high nicotine content at 24mg/g of dried leaf. Mild flavored.
Used in pipes, cigars and cigarettes.
Criollo 98
Another very popular Cuban cigar variety. Will grow up to 6-7 ft. tall.
It’s leaves are longer, more slender and slightly darker than the Habano 2000.
It’s cured leaves have a silky texture making it a good covering for cigars.
It has a pleasant, mild aroma and taste.
Used for cigars and pipes.
Cuban Habano 2000
One of the most popular cigar varieties for cigar enthusiasts.
This Cuban variety grows to about 5-6 feet tall and has wide, rounded leaves.
When cured the leaves have a reddish to light brown color. It makes a great filler for cigars.
Has a pleasant, mild aroma and taste.
Used for cigars and pipes.