Black Sea Samsun Tobacco Seeds Oriental tobacco from Turkey’s coast, prized for its spicy, aromatic qualities in fine cigarette blends.

Minimum: 50+ seeds

Exotic. Spicy. Highly Prized for Fine Cigarettes.

Grown for centuries along Turkey’s lush Black Sea coast, Black Sea Samsun is one of the world’s most renowned Oriental tobaccos, famed for its spicy aroma, sweet undertones, and excellent burning qualities. This compact heirloom variety is prized in premium cigarette blends, and is also favored by hand-rollers and home growers for its distinctive flavor and heritage roots.

Unlike bulkier tobaccos, Samsun produces small, golden-brown leaves with high oil content, delivering a rich, aromatic smoke that complements both mellow and robust blends. It’s ideal for those seeking complex flavor, traditional curing practices, and a connection to ancient tobacco culture.

🌬️ Why Grow Black Sea Samsun?

• 🔥 Spicy, Fragrant Smoke – Perfect for aromatic cigarette blends

• 🌍 World-Renowned Origin – Native to Turkey’s Black Sea region

• 🍃 Small-Leaf Oriental Type – High oil content for smooth burning

• 🚬 Cigarette Blend Staple – Adds complexity to Virginia or Burley mixes

• 🌱 Compact Growth – Easy to grow in tight spaces or smaller gardens

🌿 Planting & Growing Info:

• Botanical Name: Nicotiana tabacum

• Life Cycle: Annual

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, light or sandy loam preferred

• Planting Depth: Surface sow; press into soil (do not bury)

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Start Indoors: 6–8 weeks before last frost

• Transplant Spacing: 12–18 inches apart

• Mature Height: 3–4 feet

• Harvest Time: 60–75 days after transplant

• Zones: USDA 4–11

🧠 Pro Tips for Oriental Tobacco:

• Keep it Dry: Oriental tobaccos prefer drier conditions—avoid overwatering

• Cure in the Sun: Traditionally sun-cured to preserve natural oils and aroma

• Leave It Whole: Cure and age whole-leaf for more complex flavor

• Age Gently: Store cured leaves for several months to mellow the smoke

• Blend It Right: Pairs well with Virginia, Brightleaf, and Burley tobaccos

🍂 Craft Your Own Fine Tobacco, the Old-World Way

Whether you're hand-rolling for personal use or experimenting with traditional blending, Black Sea Samsun delivers rare, exotic flavor in a garden-friendly plant. It’s a must-grow for DIY cigarette artisans, tobacco historians, and lovers of heirloom varieties alike.