Louisiana Perique Tobacco Seeds Rare and bold, this heirloom tobacco is fermented to create a powerful, spicy flavor. Grown traditionally in Louisiana.

Minimum: 50+ seeds

Rare. Fermented. Intensely Spicy.

Step into the rich, humid mystique of the Mississippi River Delta with Louisiana Perique, one of the rarest and most sought-after heirloom tobaccos in the world. Grown traditionally in St. James Parish, this bold tobacco is fermented under pressure for months, a process that unlocks its legendary spicy, fruity, and peppery complexity.

Unlike any other tobacco, Perique isn't just grown, it's aged and transformed. A small percentage in a pipe or cigarette blend adds depth, body, and intrigue. Loved by connoisseurs and artisan blenders alike, this is tobacco with a story—and a bite.

🌱 Why Grow Louisiana Perique?

• 🔥 Bold & Spicy Flavor – Fermented for a deep, peppery kick

• 🌾 Heirloom Tradition – One of America’s oldest tobacco types

• 🧪 Specialty Blending – Used in premium pipe and boutique cigarette mixes

• 🌬️ Rich Aroma – Unique notes of dried fruit, smoke, and spice

• 🇺🇸 Grown in the U.S. – Native to Louisiana’s historic tobacco fields

🌿 Planting & Growing Info:

• Botanical Name: Nicotiana tabacum

• Type: Annual

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Soil: Fertile, moist, well-drained loam or silty soil

• Sow Depth: Surface-sow; press into soil (light is required for germination)

• Start Indoors: 6–8 weeks before last frost

• Germination: 10–21 days

• Transplant Spacing: 18–24 inches

• Height at Maturity: 4–6 feet

• Harvest Time: 60–80 days from transplant

• Zones: USDA 4–11

🧠 Fermentation Tips (Post-Harvest):

• 🌫️ Air-cure First: Hang whole plants in shade for 4–6 weeks

• 🛢️ Pressure Ferment: Pack moistened leaves into an airtight container under pressure

• ⏳ Cure Duration: Ferment for 6–12 months, turning periodically

• 🔄 Blending Use: Mix 5–15% in pipe blends for a bold, distinctive layer

• 🔒 Store Properly: Once aged, store in cool, dark, sealed jars

💨 A Smoke with Soul & History

Growing Louisiana Perique is like bottling thunder. It's not for the faint of heart, but for those passionate about tobacco history and flavor complexity, this bold heirloom offers an unforgettable journey from seed to smoke. Rare, rich, and revered, this is American tobacco heritage at its finest.