Shirazi Organic Tobacco Seeds (Nicotiana tabacum) – Persian/Iranian Heirloom Tobacco, Certified Organic, Fast-Growing with Fragrant Trumpet Flowers, Ornamental Garden Plant for Collectors

Minimum: 50+ Seeds

Shirazi Organic Tobacco — The Persian Heirloom with Pink Trumpet Flowers and Architectural Foliage

Shirazi tobacco is the rare Persian variety that makes gardeners do a double-take. The plant grows columnar and stout, reaching 4 to 5 feet tall with large, smooth, light green leaves arranged elegantly along the stem. In mid-summer, pink trumpet-shaped flowers emerge, followed by seed capsules. It is not spectacular like a dahlia or rose, but it is quietly dramatic... the kind of plant that sits in a garden as pure form, pure structure, pure botanical interest. This is a true heirloom from the Shiraz region of Iran, once called Nicotiana persica, and is prized by plant collectors for its rarity and ornamental presence. Fast-growing, easy to establish, and certified organic.

Who Grows Shirazi Tobacco?

Plant collectors seeking rare, historically significant varieties. Ornamental gardeners who value architectural foliage and unusual structure. Botanical enthusiasts who appreciate the nightshade family and its diverse members. Anyone with a moon garden who wants nocturnal-blooming interest. And gardeners who understand that not all beauty comes in bright colors or heavy flowers.

What This Plant Actually Is

Nicotiana tabacum 'Shirazi', a heirloom variety from Shiraz, Iran, historically significant in tobacco cultivation. Plants grow 4 to 5 feet tall with a columnar growth habit, light green, smooth, large lanceolate leaves with acuminate tips and no waving or puckering. Leaves are 22 inches long and 10.5 inches wide at maturity. The plant produces pink trumpet-shaped flowers from July through August. Unlike most other tobacco varieties, Shirazi is relatively stout and fast-growing, maturing in approximately 70-75 days from transplant. The leaf is classified as Oriental/Turkish type tobacco, but with larger, thicker leaves than typical Turkish varieties... once distinctive enough to be called a separate species. Certified organic seeds. Warm-season annual.

Growing Shirazi Tobacco

• Starting Seed: Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Seeds are tiny; place on top of moist seed-starting mix, do not cover. Germination 5-14 days at 70°F.
• Light: Seed requires bright light to germinate. Use grow lights or sunny windowsill.
• Transplanting: Harden off 7-10 days before moving outdoors after all frost danger.
• Spacing: Plant 18-24 inches apart. Adequate spacing promotes sturdy, columnar growth.
• Sunlight: Full sun to part sun. Minimum 6 hours direct light daily.
• Soil: Well-drained soil preferred. Tobacco likes pH around 5.8-6.0 but tolerates slightly acidic to neutral.
• Water: Moderate moisture. Do not overwater; tobacco prefers drier conditions once established.
• Temperature: Warm-season plant. No frost tolerance. Thrives in warm weather, 70°F+.
• Fertilizer: Light feeding. Tobacco is not a heavy feeder; avoid excessive nitrogen.
• Height: Grows 4-5 feet tall. Can support with stakes if needed in windy areas.
• Harvest: Leaves can be harvested when mature. Entire plant dies at first frost.

Before You Close This Page

Rare Persian heirloom from Shiraz region. Columnar architectural form. Pink trumpet flowers mid-summer. Large smooth light green leaves. Fast-growing and easy to establish. Certified organic. Grows 4-5 feet in a single season. Significant botanical and historical interest. For collectors of rare varieties and ornamental gardeners seeking unusual structure. Annual warm-season plant. Important: Tobacco is a poisonous plant... do not eat any part of it.