Burley Gnom Nicotiana Seeds

Burley Gnom is a compact Nicotiana tabacum variety of the burley leaf type, offered as seed for growing the plant. The product card describes a plant about 1 m (3.3 feet) tall with medium-sized, light green leaves, which suits a small garden or a large container. The store lists it as Nicotiana Burley Gnom. The card gives no background on the variety, so this page covers only what it records about the plant and its sowing.

Burley Gnom is the name of this particular variety.

Plant at a glance

• Species: Nicotiana tabacum
• Variety name: Burley Gnom (burley leaf type)
• Height: about 1 m (3.3 feet), according to the product card
• Leaves: medium-sized and light green
• Maturity: 70 to 80 days from transplanting, as listed on the card
• Site: warm, full sun, fertile and well-drained soil with a pH of 5.5 to 6.5

Growing Burley Gnom from seed

Nicotiana seed is very fine and needs light to germinate, so it is pressed lightly onto the surface and never buried. The figures below come from the card and are approximate guides, not results measured on a specific seed lot.

• Sowing: surface sow on moist soil, press the seeds in lightly and leave them uncovered.
• Temperature: the card gives 20 to 25 C (68 to 77 F) for germination.
• Germination time: 7 to 14 days.
• Spacing: 50 to 60 cm (20 to 24 inches) between plants.
• Watering: moderate. The card advises against overwatering.
• Light: full sun once the plants are outdoors.

Because the plant stays near 1 m, it fits a deep pot or a narrow bed better than a tall variety would. Mark out the spacing before transplanting so each plant has room for its leaves to open fully.

What to expect from the plant

Height, leaf size and the time to maturity depend on light, soil, spacing and the length of the warm season, so the card figures describe a typical plant rather than a guarantee. A compact habit does not mean the plant can be crowded: the 50 to 60 cm spacing on the card still applies.

The gallery holds photographs of this variety. They are a visual reference only, and the card does not name a seed lot, a harvest year or a tested germination rate. When comparing it with other Nicotiana tabacum varieties in the store, height, leaf colour and time to maturity are the details the card records.

FAQ

What conditions does Burley Gnom need to germinate?

The seed needs light, so press it onto the surface of moist soil and do not cover it. The card gives 20 to 25 C (68 to 77 F), with germination taking 7 to 14 days.

When should I sow Burley Gnom?

The card does not give a calendar date. It lists a maturity of 70 to 80 days from transplanting and a preference for warm, sunny conditions, so seedlings are raised first and moved outdoors once the weather is warm.

How tall does Burley Gnom grow?

The card gives a height of about 1 m (3.3 feet). Space plants 50 to 60 cm (20 to 24 inches) apart in full sun. Actual height varies with growing conditions.