Waltham 29 Broccoli Seeds For Planting (Brassica oleracea)
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Waltham 29 broccoli (Brassica oleracea) is a versatile heirloom variety valued in gardens for its flavorful, blue-green heads and abundant side shoots. It thrives in cooler climates, making it a great choice for fall or early spring harvests. In the garden, it pairs well with companion plants like potatoes, onions, and herbs, enhancing biodiversity. Its compact size suits smaller spaces, and it provides a reliable yield of nutritious florets for fresh eating, freezing, or cooking.
Seed Count
500 SEEDS
Open Pollinated
YES
Organic
NO
Heirloom
YES
Untreated
YES
Non-GMO
YES
How To Grow
SEED PREP
No seed prep required prior to sowing.
SOWING DEPTH
Sow the seed 1/4” under.
LIGHT PREFERENCE
Prefers an area of full sunlight.
SOIL CONDITIONS
Prefers a rich & fertile soil.
MOISTURE NEEDS
Water daily.
GERMINATION
Germinates in 7 to 14 days.
PLANT HEIGHT
Plants grow 2’ to 2.5’ tall.
PLANT WIDTH
Plants grow 2’ to 3’ wide.
PLANT SPACING
Space plants 18” to 24" apart.
ROW SPACING
Space rows 30” to 36" apart.
CROP SIZE
Produces 4” to 6” heads.
SEASON
Annual crop
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Brassica oleracea
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Very easy to germinate.
HARVEST
60 to 90 Days
