Havana 608 Tobacco Seeds Classic Cuban-style tobacco known for smooth, aromatic leaves. Ideal for cigar blending or homegrown smoking projects.

Minimum: 50+ seeds

Smooth. Aromatic. Timeless.

Bring the rich tradition of Cuban cigars to your own backyard with Havana 608 Tobacco, a classic heirloom variety renowned for its smooth flavor, balanced aroma, and slow-burning leaves. Bred for quality and performance, Havana 608 is ideal for cigar filler, wrappers, or blending with other tobaccos in homegrown smoking projects.

This variety is prized for its medium to large, silky leaves and vigorous growth, making it a go-to for home growers, hobby blenders, and tobacco connoisseurs seeking an authentic, sun-cured experience.

🍂 Why Grow Havana 608?

• 🌬️ Smooth, Aromatic Flavor – A favorite in traditional cigar blends

• 🌿 Classic Heirloom Quality – Cuban-style tobacco with deep roots in smoking culture

• 🌞 Sun-Loving and Productive – Grows vigorously in full sun with ample leaf production

• 🚬 Versatile Use – Suitable for hand-rolled cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco, or blending

• 👨🌾 Home Grower Favorite – Perfect for curing experiments and small-batch processing

📦 Planting & Growing Info:

• Botanical Name: Nicotiana tabacum

• Life Cycle: Annual (perennial in frost-free zones)

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Soil: Rich, well-drained, loamy soil

• Planting Depth: Surface sow; press into soil without covering

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Transplant Time: After last frost

• Spacing: 18–24 inches apart

• Height at Maturity: 3–5 feet

• Harvest Window: 60–90 days from transplant

• Zones: USDA 4–11 (grow as annual in cooler zones)

🧠 Pro Tips:

• Start Indoors Early: Tobacco seeds are tiny—start 6–8 weeks before your last frost

• Thin Carefully: Seedlings are fragile and benefit from gentle handling

• Cure Properly: Harvest leaves in stages and hang dry in a well-ventilated, shaded area for smoothest smoke

• Ferment for Flavor: For cigar-grade results, try aging or fermenting your dried leaves

🔥 Craft Your Own Cigar Tradition

Whether you're experimenting with homemade blends, building a personal stash of leaf tobacco, or just enjoy the art and science of tobacco cultivation, Havana 608 delivers old-world character and high performance in your garden. This is the seed of heritage, grown by hand, leaf by aromatic leaf.