Waltham 29 Broccoli Seeds - Heirloom Vegetable Seeds for Home Gardens

Waltham 29 is a cool season broccoli variety grown for its blue green foliage and compact central heads with side shoots. It is suitable for home vegetable gardens, raised beds, and containers. The plant performs best in full sun with fertile, well drained soil and consistent moisture.

Features

• Produces compact broccoli heads
• Develops blue green foliage
• Produces side shoots after the main head
• Cool season vegetable crop
• Suitable for home gardens and raised beds
• Suitable for container planting
• Grows well in full sun
• Prefers fertile, well drained soil

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea var. italica
• Common Name (US): Broccoli
• Seed Type / Variety: Waltham 29
• Growth Habit: Compact annual vegetable plant
• USDA Zones: 3 to 10
• Planting Season: Early spring or late summer
• Growing Season: Spring and fall
• Sowing Season: Spring or late summer
• Sowing Months: February to April, July to September
• Germination Time and Conditions: 5 to 10 days at 18 to 24°C
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well drained loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate and consistent moisture
• Mature Plant Size: 45 to 60 cm height, 45 to 60 cm spread
• Plant Spacing: 45 to 60 cm