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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.
- 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 🌻️
- SteveVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars1/24/26Great 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? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests1/25/26Hey 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 🌻️
- 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 🌻️