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Burpee: Rating, What It Sells and How to Buy Smart (2026)
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Seed company that also ships live vegetable, herb and flower plants.
Best for: Outdoor & garden, Edibles & herbs
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Customer rating
2.3★ from 84 customer reviews on Sitejabber, checked 21 October 2026.
Rating as shown on the review site. Review-site ratings skew toward people with problems or very good experiences; read recent reviews for the plants you want.
Shipping, returns and guarantee
We have not yet read Burpee's policy pages, so we do not state its shipping areas, speed or guarantee. Before you pay, check at checkout:
- Which states it ships to (some plants cannot go to California, Arizona, Hawaii or Alaska, among others).
- When your order will ship, and whether it holds orders during very hot or cold weather.
- What happens if a plant arrives damaged: how many days you have to report it, whether photos are needed, and whether you get a replacement or refund.
How to buy smart from Burpee
Buying garden plants online
- Match the plant to your hardiness zone and to your sun and soil before you compare prices.
- Time the order to your planting season; many shops ship perennials and shrubs only in set windows for each region.
- Check the pot size or "plant form" (plug, quart, gallon, bare-root) so you compare like with like.
- Unpack, water and keep new plants in light shade for a few days before planting out.
Buying vegetable and herb plants online
- Order for your last frost date; live starts ship only in set windows.
- Harden off starts outdoors for a few days before planting.
- Unpack on arrival and water; small starts dry out fast in transit.
More help: Plant delivery tips, plant delivery tips.
Alternatives to Burpee
- Proven Winners: Plant brand that sells its annuals, perennials and shrubs direct online. (4.0★, 1 reviews)
- Territorial Seed Company: Seeds and vegetable starts. (4.0★, 1 reviews)
- Jackson & Perkins: Rose specialist with garden plants and gifts. (2.5★, 21 reviews)
- Spring Hill Nurseries: Garden plants by mail. (2.1★, 66 reviews)
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FAQ
What is Burpee best for?
Based on what it sells: Outdoor & garden, Edibles & herbs. Seed company that also ships live vegetable, herb and flower plants.
What is Burpee's customer rating?
2.3 out of 5 from 84 reviews on Sitejabber, checked 21 October 2026.
Does Burpee ship to every US state?
We have not verified this. Enter your address at checkout before paying; plant shipping rules vary by state.
Does Burpee guarantee plants arrive healthy?
We have not verified its guarantee. Read the policy linked at checkout, and photograph the box and plant when it arrives.