Waltham 29 Broccoli

Waltham 29 Broccoli

85 Days. Waltham 29 broccoli is a high yielding compact variety, with delicious 4–8” blue-green heads. This versatile, cold-hardy plant tolerates many different climates and soil types, which makes it easy to grow. Great for steaming and vegetable trays. Perfect for small gardens.

Disease resistant. Frost Tolerant. Cold Hardy.

Open pollinated. Non-GMO. Heirloom.

*Approximately 300 Seeds

Harvest: 85-90 Days

Germination: 5-10 Days

Seed Planting Depth: 1/4-1/2”

Start Indoors: 6-8 weeks before last frost

Light Requirement: Full sun

Soil Needs: Fertile, well-drained soil

Plant Height: 24-30”

Plant Spacing: 18-24"

Row Spacing: 24-30”

Growing Instructions

Broccoli is a cool-weather crop that grows best during the spring and fall seasons. Sow the seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the average last frost date. Seedlings will grow best in cool conditions of 65-70°F. Keep the seeds moist, not wet. Thin the plants to the strongest seedling. After the seedlings have developed 3-4 true leaves, begin fertilizing them every 7-10 days with a liquid fertilizer diluted by 1/4 the required amount. Transplant the seedlings when they are 4-6 weeks old, and they have grown 4-5 true leaves. Harden off the seedlings before transplanting. Transplant outdoors 18-24” apart in rows 24-30” apart.

Sow the seeds outdoors 2-3 weeks before your last frost date, or as soon as the soil can be worked. The seeds should be planted 1/4” deep and 3” apart. Plant in an area of the garden that receives at least 6 hours of full sunlight in fertile, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0-6.5. Apply 2-3” of mulch around the plants to help suppress weeds, maintain moisture and keep the roots cool. Harvest while the buds are green and tightly closed.