400+ Waltham 29 Broccoli Seeds

$3.98

400+ NON-GMO Organic Broccoli Seeds for Planting

An excellent crop to grow during the cooler seasons or in cool areas. Produces nice medium-sized heads and a fine crop of side shoots. Because of their non-uniform maturity growth, you’ll gain a prolonged harvest period. Very easy to grow, and yields broccoli heads in 85 days.

Growing Broccoli Garden Seeds

Latin Name: Brassica oleracea
Days to Maturity: 85 days
Hardiness Zone: 2-11
Planting Depth: 1/2 inch
Plant Spacing: 12-18 inches
Row Spacing: 18-30 inches
Growth Habit: Heirloom broccoli seeds grow to a 24-30″ tall mounded brassica with a 24″ spread of 4-8″ heads
Soil Preference: Organically rich, fertile, well-drained
Temp Preference: 40-70F
Light Preference: Full Sun
Diseases/pests: 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
Flavor: Timeless crisp, crunchy, and earthy broccoli florets

While most people only eat the tree like heads, you can also eat the stalks as they provide lots of nutrition and tons of flavor. Try stir frying the stalks in your favorite seasonings for a healthy meal or side dish.