Burpee seed rack varieties

10 years ago

So I am growing Burpee "Winter Dream" Cauliflower I picked up on a seed rack a couple years ago and never planted, and when you Google many of these varieties they sell on the seed racks, they don't seem to really exist. And Burpee doesn't even sell them online. I feel like Burpee makes up names for varieties on the seed rack so that serious gardeners buy it online for $7 + shipping instead of $1.50 at the store.

Does anyone know what I can expect from "Winter Dream"? Probably not an ideal variety but I felt like using what I had on this one. With the weather the way it is I don't have much hope for heads of cauliflower.

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LoneJack Zn 6a, KC
10 years ago
Burpee does have some questionable practices but I have picked up a few packs from their racks over the years. Usually just common stuff like radishes or carrots. I have never ordered from their online site because of the ridiculous prices as you mentioned. If I'm going to spend some money it will be at Johnny's where I can trust the quality.

I can't comment on the Winter Dream as I've never grown Cauliflower before but I plan to order some Cheddar from Johnny's to grow this fall. There goes my seed budget again!!!
Peter (6b SE NY)
Original Author
10 years ago
Yeah I wish I decided to buy a packet from Johnny's but I had it and decided to try and save money I already blew the bank. We'll see what happens. It is listed as 71 day.
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LoneJack Zn 6a, KC
10 years ago
Is Winter Dream a hybrid or open pollinated? The hybrid are supposed to be more dependable to head up. I just got back from Johnny's website and ended up spending $32. I ordered the Cheddar (7.95 for 50 seeds...yikes!) and went ahead and ordered 100 Carmen Pepper seeds and a pack of Escamillo peppers. Also a pack of King Richard leeks that were on sale for a buck. I have the Carmen and Escamillo already but was almost out of Carmen. The Escamillo I thru in just because I wanted to get my money's worth on the shipping.
Peter (6b SE NY)
Original Author
10 years ago
It is not listed as a hybrid.

Enjoy... I think the leeks go on sale b/c of the poor shelf life.
LoneJack Zn 6a, KC
10 years ago
Yea I think about the same as onions, but I used the last of the KR from 2014 seed last week. I figured they should be OK for at least 2017,18. Just sow a few extra to compensate for poor germination.
rgreen48
10 years ago
Just an fyi... I too bought the King Richard leeks from the sale and got very good germination. Unless there's something about leek seeds that makes them short-lived, I would think they'd do okay next year. I got about 90% germination, and that's including the bone-headed move I made when I knocked the tray over.
christina405
10 years ago
I have ordered from Burpee with some success, but the two packets I bought from the seed rack were awful. One was a bush been and the other a poppy. Neither germinated except for maybe 5-6 seeds. I don't think what they offer on the racks at big box stores are worth the low prices.