{"product_id":"shirazi-tobacco-seeds","title":"Shirazi Organic Tobacco Seeds (Nicotiana tabacum) – Persian\/Iranian Heirloom Tobacco, Certified Organic, Fast-Growing with Fragrant Trumpet Flowers, Ornamental Garden Plant for Collectors","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e50+ Seeds\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.375rem] font-bold\"\u003eShirazi Organic Tobacco — The Persian Heirloom with Pink Trumpet Flowers and Architectural Foliage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eShirazi 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.\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\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho Grows Shirazi Tobacco?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003ePlant 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.\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\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat This Plant Actually Is\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNicotiana tabacum\u003c\/em\u003e '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.\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\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Shirazi Tobacco\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul 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\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarting Seed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seed requires bright light to germinate. Use grow lights or sunny windowsill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransplanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harden off 7-10 days before moving outdoors after all frost danger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 18-24 inches apart. Adequate spacing promotes sturdy, columnar growth.\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 to part sun. Minimum 6 hours direct light daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained soil preferred. Tobacco likes pH around 5.8-6.0 but tolerates slightly acidic to neutral.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate moisture. Do not overwater; tobacco prefers drier conditions once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm-season plant. No frost tolerance. Thrives in warm weather, 70°F+.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light feeding. Tobacco is not a heavy feeder; avoid excessive nitrogen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grows 4-5 feet tall. Can support with stakes if needed in windy areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaves can be harvested when mature. Entire plant dies at first frost.\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\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore You Close This Page\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eRare 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"terramatergardens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53860777951550,"sku":"11474","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/8836\/7166\/files\/candles-5524.png?v=1785804745","url":"https:\/\/www.terramatergardens.com\/products\/shirazi-tobacco-seeds","provider":"Terra Mater Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}