2 grams / packet
1. Short Description
85 Days. Brassica oleracea var. italica. Non-GMO. Open-Pollinated. Annual. Developed at the University of Massachusetts Amherst's historic research farm, Waltham Field Station, heirloom Waltham 29 broccoli garden seeds have been cultivated to deliver higher yields, grow more uniform vegetable crops, with more repeat harvests. Native to the brisk New England chill, non-GMO Waltham 29 seeds grow a compact, cold-hardy and open-pollinated American staple for home gardens and Farmers’ Markets across the country. Heirloom Waltham 29 broccoli seeds mature into robust 24-30" tall garden brassicas with classic blue-green floreted heads brimming with essential Sulforaphane. Wholesale paper packets and bulk sizes available. ~300 seeds/g.
2. More Details and tips:
Growing Non-GMO Waltham 29 Broccoli Vegetable Garden Seeds
- Latin Name: Brassica oleracea var. italica
- Common Names: Broccolo (Italian singular of broccoli)
- Broccoli Hardiness Zones: 2-11
- Waltham 29 Days to Maturity: 85 days
- Seed Planting Depth: Plant 2-3 seeds ½” deep
- Seed Spacing: 12-18"
- Garden Row Spacing: 18-30"
- Waltham 29 Growth Habit: Heirloom broccoli seeds grow to a 24-30" tall mounded brassica with a 24" spread of 4-8" heads
- Garden Soil Preference: Organically rich, fertile, well-drained
- Grow Temp Preference: 40-70°F
- Garden Light Preference: Full sun
- Pests/Diseases/Troubleshooting: Heirloom Brassica oleracea var. italica is susceptible to brassica pests including cabbage worms and cabbage loopers and watch regularly for flea beetles, aphids, and thrips. Watch for leaf spotting and yellowing.
- Color: Waltham 29 broccoli boasts classic blue-green floret and greens
- Waltham 29 Flavor: Timeless crisp, crunchy, and earthy broccoli florets
Non-GMO Waltham 29 broccoli seeds are a cool weather crop ideally grown in early spring or fall. Broccoli seeds can be sown direct but, for earliest starts, begin indoors 6-8 weeks prior. Plant 2-3 Waltham 29 seeds ½” deep per cell or 3” apart in the garden in organically rich, well-drained soil in full sun. Heirloom broccoli seeds germinate in 3-10 days, thin back to 1 plant every 12-20” in the garden once true leaves establish. Harvest broccoli often to encourage growth. Open-pollinated Brassica oleracea var. italica is susceptible to brassica pests including cabbage worms and cabbage loopers and watch regularly for flea beetles, aphids, and thrips. Watch for leaf spotting and yellowing.
Waltham 29 broccoli is a cultivar of Brassica oleracea var. italica specifically grown to withstand the cooler gardens of the American Northeast and Pacific northwest. Recently, non-GMO broccoli has been experiencing a renaissance as a sprout, micro greens, and garden vegetable crop because of the natural-occuring compound Sulforaphane exclusive to members of the brassica (cruciferous) family.
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