Tobacco "Petit Canadien" (Nicotiana tabacum) – Offered by AKÈNE
🌿 A heritage ornamental tobacco with multiple benefits 🌿
Petit Canadien tobacco is a Quebec heritage variety that has been cultivated for over a century, appreciated for its robustness and spectacular flowering . This annual plant develops large, lush green leaves and produces an abundance of delicately scented pink flowers all summer long, attracting a wide variety of pollinators .
💡 Much more than an ornamental plant , "Petit Canadien" tobacco also plays an ecological role by naturally repelling certain pests , notably the carrot fly and flea beetles .
Characteristics of the variety
📅 Flowering : July to September
📏 Height : 90 cm
🌱 Spacing : 45 cm
☀️ Exposure : Sun
🌿 Life cycle : Annual
🌾 Soil type : Loamy, well drained
💧 Soil moisture content : Medium
🦌 Deer Resistance : High
📦 Seeds per packet : 1000
Sowing and cultivation
🌱 Surface sowing : Sprinkle the seeds on moist potting soil and do not cover them , as they require light to germinate .
🌡️ Germination : 10 to 20 days in mild temperatures.
🚿 Watering : Maintain constant humidity without soaking the soil.
🌿 Transplanting : Once the young plants are robust, space them 45 cm apart to allow them to develop properly.
Ecological roles and utilities
🦋 A pollinator magnet : Its fragrant pink flowers attract butterflies, bees and other beneficial insects, enriching the biodiversity of the garden.
🐞 A natural repellent : "Petit Canadien" tobacco keeps away flea beetles and carrot flies , making it a valuable ally in companion planting with other crops.
🌿 A homemade insecticide : Macerating the leaves in water produces a natural solution to spray on plants sensitive to pests.
Why grow “Petit Canadien” tobacco?
🌸 Abundant and decorative flowering all summer long
🦋 An excellent attractant for pollinators
🐞 Natural protection against certain harmful insects
🌿 A rustic and easy to grow heritage variety
Add a touch of elegance and utility to your garden with this historic and ecological variety!
