~50-90 Days from transplant to maturity. Nicotiana tabacum. Costa Rica Tobacco Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom. Suitable for growing in fields, containers, garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. Resistant to deer. Costa Rica—also known as Costa Rica 589 or Iztepeque—is a primitive, unclassified tobacco variety with a growth habit similar to Turkish types, such as Black Sea Samsun. This somewhat cold-hardy strain offers shiny, medium-green leaves and handles light frost well, making it a sturdy choice for varied garden conditions. Extremely tiny seeds: ~ 500,000 seeds/oz.