{"product_id":"blue-star-100-tobacco-seeds","title":"Blue Star 100 Tobacco Seeds (Nicotiana tabacum) – Burley Heirloom Tobacco, Open-Pollinated, Deer-Resistant, Upright Columnar Growth to 8 Feet, Sturdy \u0026 Curing Variety for Home Gardens","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.375rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e50+ Seeds\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.375rem] font-bold\"\u003eBlue Star 100 Tobacco Seeds (Nicotiana tabacum) — The Reliable Burley Heirloom for Home Cultivation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBlue Star 100 is the workhorse of home tobacco cultivation: a proven, open-pollinated burley heirloom combining modern selection with traditional reliability. This columnar-growing tobacco reaches 6 feet to the crown leaf, or 7-8 feet with flower head, creating an upright form that sheds rain and resists wind damage. Once seedlings establish, the plants demand minimal intervention, thriving effortlessly through harvest. Blue Star 100 produces an average of 18-20 large, evenly-spaced leaves ranging 24-30 inches in length and 12-14 inches in width with exceptional weight. Leaves begin ripening before full maturity, turning bright lemon-yellow, allowing progressive harvesting at peak ripeness. Matures in just 75-80 days from transplant. The white-stemmed architecture and reliable performance make this variety popular among home gardeners and small producers. Deer-resistant, naturally low-maintenance once established, and producing abundant harvest-ready foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho Grows Blue Star 100 Tobacco Seeds?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHome gardeners seeking heirloom tobacco cultivation. Small-scale producers and hobby growers. Anyone valuing open-pollinated, non-GMO genetics. Gardeners with warm climates and adequate growing seasons. Collectors of heritage plant varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat This Burley Heirloom Tobacco Actually Is\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNicotiana tabacum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Blue Star 100', Burley Tobacco. Open-pollinated, non-GMO heirloom annual. Columnar growth 6 feet to crown, 7-8 feet with flower head. Sturdy upright form with wind resistance and rain-shedding architecture. Produces 18-20 large leaves: 24-30 inches long, 12-14 inches wide with good weight. White-stemmed variety. Leaves ripen turning bright lemon-yellow. Matures 75-80 days from transplant. Extremely tiny seeds (~330,000-500,000 per ounce). Deer-resistant. Air-cure burley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the Garden \u0026amp; Harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring Planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransplant:\u003c\/strong\u003e After all frost danger passes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf Ripening:\u003c\/strong\u003e Progressive harvest as leaves yellow at ~70 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCuring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Air-dry in well-ventilated space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWind Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Columnar form resists storm damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarden:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large ornamental foliage provides visual interest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Blue Star 100 Tobacco Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires light, surface-sow on moist mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 68°F minimum, 70-75°F optimal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoisture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep consistently moist, never dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright, direct light essential.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransplant:\u003c\/strong\u003e After last frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18-24 inches between plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun essential.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regular during establishment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75-80 days to first flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Progressive picking as yellow, or whole-plant at 50% yellow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCuring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hang in ventilated space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore You Close This Page\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBlue Star 100 burley tobacco, columnar 6-8 feet. Open-pollinated, non-GMO heirloom. 18-20 large leaves, 24-30 inches long. White-stemmed, easy-to-cure. 75-80 day maturity. Deer-resistant, wind-tolerant. Leaves yellow when ripening. Tiny seeds need indoor start with warmth and light. Once established, vigorous and low-maintenance. The reliable heirloom producing abundant harvest-ready foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"terramatergardens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54136842977598,"sku":"11547","price":3.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/8836\/7166\/files\/candles-5689.png?v=1787200231","url":"https:\/\/www.terramatergardens.com\/products\/blue-star-100-tobacco-seeds","provider":"Terra Mater Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}