~75-80 Days from transplant to maturity. Nicotiana tabacum. Florida 17 Tobacco Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom. Suitable for growing in fields, containers, garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. Resistant to deer. Florida 17 is a reliable cigar wrapper variety developed in the 1960s and released commercially in 1966. It grows slowly early in the season but makes up ground fast, delivering high yields of high‑quality leaves that stand out in both appearance and structure. It also shows strong resistance to blank shank and rot knot—traits that make it a trustworthy choice for both home growers and small-scale tobacco producers. Extremely tiny seeds: ~ 500,000 seeds/oz.