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This thread is all about Burpee




About Burpee
Burpee offers a broad range of novel and traditional vegetables, herbs, fruits, flowers, perennials, and quality gardening supplies. We know from experience that each gardener has individual goals and tastes, and no two gardens are alike.

Our Promise
Generations of customers have trusted Burpee to deliver the highest quality products and service. Gardeners rely on Burpee to for reliable plant information and how-to tips that make gardening easier and more successful. We guarantee every product that we sell and are committed to the satisfaction and success of all gardeners.

Since our founding in 1876, Burpee has introduced countless new vegetable, flower, herb and fruit varieties – including the original ‘Iceberg’ lettuce (1894), the first white marigold (1976) and the biggest beefsteak tomato ever bred (2014). To this day, our historic home at Fordhook Farm in rural Bucks County, Pennsylvania, is a trial ground for coming breakthrough varieties.

Our longtime slogan says it best: Burpee Seeds Grow. Our seeds germinate up to 35% over required state and federal minimums and are always non-GMO. Our plants have large, well-established roots and ship to all USDA growing zones at the optimal time for the location of your garden.

We promise to be your trusted partner through every step of your gardening journey. Let’s grow together!



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I give this seed provider 8 out of 10 acorns.

Burpee offers a wide selection of seeds and plants on their website and their products can be found in popular big box stores. I have purchased both their heirloom series of seeds as well as ordered started plants from them. I have not had issues with Burpee seed germinating, but I have heard family that have had issues with box store seed purchases. I purchase straight from the website. I have also received twelve rhubarb starts from them that came shipped very healthy. My one complaint, perhaps because the mail order is limiting, is that the starts are JUST started and they were shipped during the fall to my area. Will they survive? I'm not sure, but their 'zone' shipping map decided it was time.

Burpee is a big player in the gardening world, and their products rely on a lot of plastic which runs counterintuitive to improving the world. As stated prior, I do know people with complaints about seed germination but I have not seen it first hand. I'd use Burpee again in the future if I can't source my seeds from companies that focus more so on heirlooms but I don't think my lack of business will hurt their bottom line as they are a large player in the seed game.
 
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