NEW Variety for 2026
Nicotiana are a mounding, trailing variety. Black Velvet is a rich deep mahogany colored bloom.
Approximate Seeds per Packet: 100
Variety/Hardiness: Annual
Sunlight: Sun/part shade
Mature Height: varies as this is a trailing variety
Germination: 7-14 days at 22-26°C
Sowing:
Transplant (recommended): Start indoors 5-6 weeks before transplanting out.
Direct Seeding: not recommended
Care: Pinch off spend flowers. This helps encourage more blooms.
Harvesting:
Fresh: Harvest when bottom third to half of florets are open. Florets will continue to open up the stem after harvest
Dried: Not a common dried flower, but feel free to experiment!