Broccoli Burgundy Sprouting - West Coast Seeds

Brassica 

• Colourful purple florets
• Extended harvest up to six weeks
• All-season performer
• Extend the season with protection
• Matures in 38 days
• Full sun

The new standard for purple sprouting broccoli, Burgundy is an all-season performer from early spring through fall, producing tender, brightly coloured florets for up to 6 weeks. Cut Burgundy's central floret when it is about 7-10cm (3-4") across to induce production of slender, tasty sideshoots, and keep these harvested for a continuous supply. Stems will become more slender and florets smaller through the harvest period.

Start indoors right around the last frost date or later in spring for summer harvest in 2 to 3 months. For fall harvest, start indoors late spring and transplant in July, harvesting just before the first frost date. For overwintering sprouting broccoli in mild winter areas, start indoors late March to mid-April, and harvest the following February to May. Seeds will germinate in 7-10 days. Optimal temperature for germination: 10-30°C (50-85°F).

Sow indoors, 3 or 4 seeds per pot, 5mm (¼”) deep, under very bright light. Thin to the strongest plant. Space transplants 45-60cm (18-24″) apart in rows 75-90cm (30-36″) apart.

Companion Planting: All Brassicas benefit from chamomile, dill, mint, rosemary,  and  sage. Avoid planting near eggplants, peppers, potatoes, or tomatoes.

Approx. 25 seeds