Burgundy

Family: Brassicaceae Brassica

Sink your senses into Burgundy’s richly colored heads—deep wine-red to near-burgundy tones that look almost lacquered in the garden.

At maturity, the cabbage forms a dense, tightly layered globe with crisp, finely textured leaves that hold their character beautifully for bold, vibrant red color in your favorite preparations. Grow Burgundy for a steadfast 75-day season and a striking centerpiece harvest that brings color and crunch to every plate.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 75 DaysHabit: Rosette

Planting schedules and alerts are optimized for Columbus (Zone 6b).

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Mar 28th
Last Frost	Apr 25th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Apr 25th
Harvest Begins	Jul 9th
Harvest Ends	Oct 16th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	75
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Rosette
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	45
Min Soil Temp (°F)	45
Min Night Temp (°F)	32
Harden Off (days)	6

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Burgundy’s tightly layered leaves deliver that satisfying crunch with a sharp, lightly bitter bite that sweetens when heat and acid work together. It’s built for vinegar, mustard, and slow braises where the color and texture don’t collapse.

Best Uses

shred for quick-sautéed slaws where the color stays vivid
braise/slow-cook into a vinegar-tinged red cabbage side
stew or sheet-pan roast to mellow bitterness without going mushy
ferment into crunchy, tangy sauerkraut-style cabbage

Flavor Profile

peppery brassica snap tangy, pleasantly bitter edge fine-grained crispness with dense layers deep red-cabbage sweetness when cooked

Kitchen Pairings

caraway juniper berries duck apples mustard bacon fat

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are my Burgundy leaves wilting or turning yellow, and what should I do about it?

Wilting with yellowing can be a sign of downy mildew or early blight in Burgundy when foliage stays wet. Remove and discard affected leaves, improve airflow by thinning crowded plants, and water at the soil line in the morning so leaves dry quickly. If it keeps spreading, apply an appropriate copper-based fungicide labeled for the crop you’re growing and repeat according to label timing.

How often should I water Burgundy during the main growing phase to keep growth steady?

During the main growth phase, keep soil evenly moist but not soggy—aim for about 1 inch of water per week, delivered in 1–2 sessions. Let the top 1 inch of soil dry slightly between waterings, especially in warm weather, to prevent rot and disease. Mulch helps stabilize moisture, but don’t pile it against stems.

How do I tell when Burgundy is ready to harvest?

Harvest at about 75 days after sowing when heads/fruit are fully sized and color is true to Burgundy (deep, even coloration). Check maturity by gently lifting or examining: the crop should feel firm and well-developed, not soft or hollow. If you wait too long, quality drops—harvest promptly once it reaches the expected size.