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Variety Info
Days to Maturity: 68 – 75 Days
Family: Brassicaceae
Native: Europe
Hardiness: Frost-tolerant annual
Exposure: Full sun
Plant Dimensions: Plants are approximately 36" tall and 24" wide
Variety Info: Burgundy' is a sprouting broccoli, grown for its tender side shoots.
Attributes: Fusarium Yellows Resistant, Frost Tolerant
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: 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.
When to Start Inside: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date. Transplant 1 to 2 weeks before your average last frost date.
Days to Emerge: 7 – 14 Days
Seed Depth: ⅛"
Seed Spacing: A group of 2 seeds every 24"
Row Spacing: 24" – 36"
Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 24"
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Growing Info
Harvesting: Harvest when the florets on the main head or shoots are enlarged but are still closed.
- CarlinVerified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars12/23/25Super tasty with great production!
I thought the price was originally a bit high at 50 cents per seed, but I had 100% germination. I'm growing in a combination of in-ground and containers. I just got my first harvest and this broccoli is tasty! It doesn't hold color after cooking, but most purple veggies don't. I'm excited to find out the total yield after harvesting the side shoots.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests12/23/25Hey Carlin,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with our Burgundy Broccoli Seeds! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that you got 100% germination - that's incredible! You're absolutely right that the price per seed can seem steep initially, but when you get that kind of perfect germination rate, it really shows the quality is worth it.
We love that you're growing both in-ground and in containers and that you're already enjoying that first delicious harvest! You're spot on about the color not holding after cooking - that's totally normal with purple varieties, but the flavor is what really makes them special. We're so excited for you to see what kind of yield you get from those side shoots too!
Thank you for choosing us and for sharing your growing success with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Daniel R.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars12/19/25Strong Growth and Great Results
I had excellent results. Germination was strong and consistent, plants were vigorous, and they handled my coastal Southern California conditions better than expected. The purple color held nicely, and the heads were well-formed with good side shoot production. Flavor was mild and sweet, especially after cool nights. This variety was productive, reliable, and absolutely worth growing again.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests12/19/25Hey Daniel,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed and wonderful review of our Burgundy Broccoli Seeds! We're absolutely thrilled to hear about your excellent results - from the strong germination to the vigorous plants that handled your coastal Southern California conditions so well! It's fantastic that the purple color held beautifully and you got such well-formed heads with great side shoot production. We love hearing that the flavor was mild and sweet, especially after those cool nights. Thank you for choosing us and for sharing your growing success with us. We're so glad this variety proved to be productive and reliable for you! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Robert I.Verified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 stars10/20/25Burgundy Broc
Sorry, not worth it; I got 12 Burgundy seeds in the packet - none germinated. Di Cicco broccoli planted the same day, in the same soil mix, did much better. You get lots of seeds, they're cheaper, and they will germinate.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests10/21/25Hey Robert,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Sharyn M. M.AL, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars9/19/25Easy to grow & beautiful to see
My family loves the taste of this Brocolli! In just a few minutes of steaming the purple color turns green. It is just beautiful growing in my Asian inspired garden :)
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? In Ground - BeverlyTX, United StatesVerified ReviewerRated 1 out of 5 stars8/16/25Poor Germination
I purchased the Botanical Interests Burgundy broccoli seeds at my local nursery. I recently started seeds to transplant late September for my fall/winter garden. I sowed 6 seeds, 2 seeds in a cell. Three days later, 2 seeds germinated. No more seeds have germinated. I had just 4 seeds left, so I started those seeds 2 days ago. I am hoping the seeds germinate. If they don't germinate, sadly, I won't buy these seeds again as they are pricy for only 10 seeds in a packet.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? ContainerBIBotanical Interests8/26/25Hey Beverly,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️