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Product Details
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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.
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- Variety Info
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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.
Sprouts in: 7 – 14 Days
Plant Seeds (Depth): ⅛"
Space Seeds: A group of 2 seeds every 24"
Row Spacing: 24" – 36"
Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 24"
Growing Info
Harvesting: Harvest when the florets on the main head or shoots are enlarged but are still closed.
- Stacy K.IL, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsOct 19, 2026Beautiful 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 BedEGEpic GardeningOct 20, 2026Hey 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 🌻
- SaraVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsMay 8, 2026First 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? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningMay 8, 2026Hey 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 🌻️
- Bethany P.CA, United StatesVerified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 starsAug 15, 2025Love it!
This was my first time successfully growing a purple broccoli. I bought a different variety in the past but the seeds didn't even germinate. I planted a handful of varieties of broccoli last year. I only got to eat two before they bolted. This variety and Waltham. To be fair, I did plant late, which can be catastrophic in zone 10a. But I want varieties that give room for error! This broccoli adds beautiful color to salads! I'm a sucker vegetables that come in different/interesting colors! I'm planting seeds for this fall and have just run out of these so I'm ordering more! This one is a keeper!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? Raised BedEGEpic GardeningAug 15, 2025Hey Bethany,
Your salad looks delicious! Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful success story with our Burgundy Broccoli Seeds! The fact that you've already run out of seeds and are ordering more for fall planting just makes our day - sounds like you've found yourself another keeper variety to add to your garden staples! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Jessica S.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsFeb 9, 20255 Stars
This has become my favorite variety of broccoli. It has great side shoot production and it's so pretty in the garden.
- MichelleVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsFeb 5, 20255 Stars
I’m trying to add the rainbow to my diet daily. Enter purple broccoli. this has great germination. Growing so well in the garden. I cut off the first stalk and watching the shoots sprout up daily. Highly recommend.
