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About this variety
Golden Burley is a variety of Nicotiana tabacum, the cultivated tobacco plant. On this page you will find the plant traits listed on the product card for this variety: an upright, fairly compact habit, white and pale pink flowers, and large leaves that change colour as they mature. The notes below cover how the plant is described and how the seeds are sown and grown.
Also known as: common tobacco, cultivated tobacco, tambaku (Hindi), tabaco (Spanish/Portuguese), tabac (French), Tabak (German), tutün (Turkish)
About the plant
- Species: Nicotiana tabacum, grown from seed.
- Habit: upright and fairly compact, reaching roughly 5 to 6 feet (about 1.5 to 1.8 m) in height.
- Flowers: white and pale pink blooms, which give the tall plant some ornamental interest.
- Leaves: up to about 30 inches (75 cm) long and 12 inches (30 cm) wide. The leaves turn a bright lemon yellow as they mature.
- Suckering: little to no suckering, so there are fewer side shoots to remove during the season.
- Time to maturity: about 60 to 65 days after transplanting.
Burley is a leaf type within Nicotiana tabacum, and Golden Burley is described as maturing with less aging time than most burley varieties. The seed is offered here for gardeners and plant collectors who want to grow a tall, large-leaved Nicotiana in their own plot.
Growing Golden Burley from seed
- Sowing indoors: start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost date in your area.
- Light: press the seeds lightly onto the soil surface and do not cover them, because they need light to germinate.
- Soil: well-drained, fertile soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0. Working organic matter into the bed before planting supports growth.
- Sun and water: give the plants full sun and water consistently, keeping the soil moist but never waterlogged.
- Transplanting: move seedlings outdoors after the last frost once they are large enough to handle. Because the mature plant is tall and has long leaves, leave generous room between plants so the foliage has space and air can move through the row.
Watch the leaves for the bright lemon yellow colour that marks maturity on this variety. Keep records of your sowing and transplanting dates so you can compare the 60 to 65 day timing with your own conditions.
FAQ
What conditions do the seeds need to germinate?
The seeds need light, so press them onto the surface of moist, well-drained soil and leave them uncovered.
When should I sow Golden Burley?
Sow indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost in your area, then transplant seedlings outdoors once the frost risk has passed. The plant then matures about 60 to 65 days after transplanting.
How tall does Golden Burley grow?
The plant is described as upright and fairly compact for a tobacco, reaching about 5 to 6 feet. Its leaves can reach about 30 inches long and 12 inches wide, so plan your spacing and any support for a tall plant with large leaves.
Plant size, leaf size and flowering will vary with climate, soil and season.
