Burgundy Broccoli Seeds

Brassica oleracea var. italica (hybrid)

Sprouting broccolis, like 'Burgundy', create one moderate to small main head, but the real show starts as it begins to produce generous side shoots. Purple broccolis are known for being quite tender, flavorful, and full of antioxidants, but in most cases also a bit fickle, needing cool temperatures–not 'Burgundy'; it's tolerant of a wider range of temperatures, which means a longer harvest period. Some gardeners pinch the first main floret off as soon as it is visible to encourage more abundant side shoots. Resistant to Fusarium yellows.

$4.99 ~0.57g (~10 seeds)
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Features

Family

Family

Brassicaceae
Native

Native

Europe
Life Cycle

Life Cycle

Annual
Plant Height

Plant Height

Tall (Greater than 24")

Further Information

Growing Conditions

Growing Conditions

Frost Tolerant
Plant Resistance

Plant Resistance

Fusarium Yellows Resistant

About Burgundy Broccoli Seeds

Brassica oleracea var. italica (hybrid)

Burgundy' is a sprouting broccoli, grown for its tender side shoots.

Planting Broccoli

Days to Maturity

Days to Maturity

68 – 75 Days
Plant Spacing

Plant Spacing

A group of 2 seeds every 24"
Light Required

Light Required

Full sun
Plant Height

Plant Height

Tall (Greater than 24")
Planting Depth

Planting Depth

⅛"

Planting Details

Row Spacing 24" – 36"
Seed Depth ⅛"
Seed Spacing A group of 2 seeds every 24"
Thinning When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 24"
Germination 7 – 14 Days
Start Indoors 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date. Transplant 1 to 2 weeks before your average last frost date.
Direct Sow 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, or when soil temperature is at least 40°F, ideally 60°–85°F. Also in late summer for fall harvest. Mild Climates: Best sown in fall or winter for cool-season harvest.
Growing & Harvesting Harvest when the florets on the main head or shoots are enlarged but are still closed.

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36 reviews
  • Marcy M.
    OH, United States
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    10/5/26
    Best Broccoli

    This broccoli was incredible! I have had terrible luck growing broccoli in the past and I was afraid I missed my window and it was going to bolt in the Ohio heat. Despite the 90-degree temperature we had I harvested broccoli all summer up until September from an April planting. I have just replaced these plants with fresh seedlings and curious to see how they handle the Ohio Fall. Oh and it tastes great and maintains some of the purple color when cooked which is really enjoyable.

    Who do you grow for? Families
    How do you prefer to grow? Raised Bed
  • Sara
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5/8/26
    First successful broccoli grow

    This burgandy broccoli is #1 absolutely gorgeous and #2 gave me my first successful broccoli grow! It produced quicker than other broccolis and I love it will continue with side shoots. So happy I planted this!

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
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    5/8/26

    Hey Sara,

    What an amazing milestone - your first successful broccoli grow with our Burgundy Broccoli Seeds! We're so glad this is going so well for you! Thanks for sharing your fantastic broccoli growing success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️

  • Enrique
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3/23/26
    5 Stars

    Cant wait to try !!

  • Patti O.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3/2/26
    Burgundy Broccoli had 100% sprout!

    I am in Zone 9b, Houston, and direct sewed Burgundy Broccoli on Christmas Eve last year. It had 100% sprout in 4 days! We were very warm at the time with 75F daytime and 60F night temps. Now at 9 weeks later I am soon to pick the top floret off of a couple plants and I see many side shoots developing. The heat and wind did get to quite a few plants. They died. I will plant earlier next year so that I am not trying to grow broccoli in the 80F's with full sun and high wind.

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
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    3/10/26

    Hey Patti,

    Wow, 100% germination in just 4 days - that's absolutely incredible! We're thrilled to hear our Burgundy Broccoli Seeds performed so well for you in Houston! Those Christmas Eve planting conditions with 75F days and 60F nights sound perfect for broccoli germination. It's exciting that you're already seeing those main florets developing and side shoots forming at 9 weeks - you're going to have some beautiful burgundy harvests! You're absolutely right about the timing - those Texas heat waves and winds can definitely be challenging for cool-season crops like broccoli. Planting earlier next season will definitely help you avoid those tough 80F+ conditions. Thank you for choosing us and for sharing this fantastic success story and your growing insights with us. Keep on growing 🌻️

  • Steve
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1/24/26
    Great winter broccoli

    Planted in large container in September, 100% germination, enjoying delicious broccoli in January. Buyint again to see how it does with a spring planting.

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
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    1/25/26

    Hey Steve,

    Thank you so much for taking the time to share your fantastic review of our Burgundy Broccoli Seeds! We're stoked to hear about that perfect 100% germination rate and that you're enjoying delicious homegrown broccoli in January - what a wonderful winter harvest! It's awesome that you're planning to try a spring planting too to see how they perform in different seasons. We hope you'll let us know how it goes! Thank you for choosing us and for sharing your excellent growing success with us. Keep on growing 🌻️

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