Burgundy Broccoli

The Broccoli Collection: Beyond the Basic Green

The Culinary Edge 🥦

Stop settling for the tough, sulfurous heads found in plastic-wrapped grocery store bundles. Our Broccoli Collection is curated for the chef-grower who prioritizes tender textures, high sugar content, and striking visual appeal. We have moved beyond the standard supermarket hybrid to offer a range of specialty sprouting and heading varieties—from the antioxidant-rich Burgundy Broccoli to tender-stemmed favorites—that deliver a sweet, nutty flavor profile often lost in commercial production. These seeds are selected for their "garden-to-table" performance, ensuring your harvests provide a sophisticated, gourmet contrast on the plate.

Why Grow Our Varieties?

• ✨ Superior Sweetness: Our selections are chosen for their high brix (sugar) levels, providing a mild, nutty finish that lacks the bitterness of store-bought alternatives.

• 🎨 Visual Depth: Transform your side dishes with vibrant purple florets and emerald stems that maintain their pigment through light cooking.

• ❄️ Quebec Resilience: Perfectly adapted for the Montreal region, these varieties thrive in the cool shoulders of spring and autumn, with flavors that often improve after a light frost.

Pro-Tips for Success:

• Continuous Harvest: For sprouting varieties like our Burgundy, harvest the central head early to trigger an explosion of tender side shoots, extending your harvest window for weeks.

• Heat Management: While broccoli loves the sun, ensure consistent moisture during Montreal's July heatwaves to prevent premature bolting.

• Culinary Tip: The stems are a hidden treasure. Peel the outer skin of larger stalks to reveal a crisp, juicy core that is incredible when thinly sliced for slaws or quick stir-frys.