Rustica Tobacco

Rustica Tobacco: A timeless garden ally with global roots! This unique tobacco variety features round yellow-green flowers that attract beneficial insects, making it a valuable addition to any garden. Its high nicotine content also allows it to serve as an effective organic pesticide, offering natural pest control.

Rustica Tobacco is a gift passed down through generations, with origins in the Andes of South America. Over time, it has spread widely, finding its place in gardens as far as Vietnam and Russia. This resilient plant thrives in cool climates, quickly growing into stout 3-foot-tall specimens.

Grown with care by Grey Owl Gardens in Paonia, CO, this exceptional variety is a tribute to both tradition and sustainability.

Celebrate tradition and utility with Rustica Tobacco, a globally treasured plant for both its beauty and functionality!

Fast Growing | More Cold Tolerant |Beneficial Insect Attractant

High Desert Seed and Gardens employs regenerative farming practices to produce open-pollinated, non-GMO seeds. These methods enhance soil fertility, support pollinators, and promote biodiversity, resulting in resilient, drought-tolerant seeds adapted to arid and high-elevation regions.

[2025 SEED PRE-ORDER]: Pre-Order Ends January 31, 2025 — These seeds will ship February 2025.