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Features
Family
Brassicaceae
Native
Europe
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Further Information
Growing Conditions
Frost Tolerant
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
68 – 75 Days
Plant Spacing
A group of 2 seeds every 24"
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
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. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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37 reviews
- Stacy K.IL, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars10/19/26Beautiful Broccoli
I waited to review this to see how it grew, but I am so excited for my beautiful burgundy broccoli plant! It is one of the prettiest I grew this year. Unfortunately, only 1 seed germinated in the entire package. I didn't have an issue with my DiCicco Broccoli so I am not sure what happened, if I over watered and they were more sensitive perhaps.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? Raised BedBIBotanical Interests10/20/26Hey Stacy,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that your Burgundy Broccoli plant turned out to be one of the prettiest you grew this year - that's wonderful!
We really appreciate you waiting to review until you could see how it grew, and we're genuinely sorry to hear that only one seed germinated from the package. That must have been disappointing, especially when you had better success with your DiCicco Broccoli. Your thoughtful observation about possible sensitivity to watering is really helpful feedback for us.
Thank you for being such a dedicated grower and for sharing your input with us. We're so glad the one plant that did grow brought you such joy! Keep on growing 🌻
- Marcy M.OH, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars10/5/26Best 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? FamiliesHow do you prefer to grow? Raised Bed - SaraVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars5/8/26First 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? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests5/8/26Hey 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 🌻️
- EnriqueRated 5 out of 5 stars3/23/265 Stars
Cant wait to try !!
- Patti O.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars3/2/26Burgundy 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? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests3/10/26Hey 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 🌻️