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 latespring and transplant in July, harvesting just before the first frost date. For overwintering sprouting broccoliin 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: 10-30C (50-85F).

Sow indoors, 3 or 4 seeds per pot, 5mm () 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