Waltham 29 Broccoli
Urban- (approx. 20 seeds)
Regular- (approx. 90 seeds)

85 Days. Brassica oleracea var. italica. Organic. Annual. Non-GMO. Developed at the University of Massachusetts Amherst's historic research farm, Waltham Field Station, organic 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 organic Waltham 29 seeds grow a compact, cold-hardy and open-pollinated American staple for home gardens and Farmers’ Markets across the country. Organic Waltham 29 broccoli seeds mature into robust 24-30" tall garden brassicas with classic blue-green floreted heads brimming with essential Sulforaphane.

• Latin Name: Brassica oleracea var. italica
• Common Names: Broccolo (Italian singular of broccoli) Broccoli
• Hardiness Zones: 2-11
  
• Days to Maturity: 85 days
• Seed Planting Depth: Plant 2-3 seeds ½” deep
• Seed Spacing: 12-18"
• Garden Row Spacing: 18-30"
• Growth Habit: Organic 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: Organic 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: Organic Waltham 29 broccoli boasts classic blue-green floret and greens Organic 
• Flavor: Timeless crisp, crunchy, and earthy broccoli florets

Organic non-GMO Waltham 29 broccoli seeds are a cool weather crop ideally grown in early spring or fall. Heirloom broccoli seeds can be sown direct but, for earliest starts, begin indoors 6-8 weeks prior. Plant 2-3 organic 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 garden broccoli often to encourage growth. Open-pollinated and organic Brassica oleracea var. italica is susceptible to brassica garden pests including cabbage worms and cabbage loopers and watch regularly for flea beetles, aphids, and thrips. Watch for leaf spotting and yellowing.

Organic 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, garden broccoli has been experiencing a renaissance as a sprout, microgreens, and garden vegetable crop because of the natural-occuring compound Sulforaphane exclusive to members of the brassica (cruciferous) family. Studies have shown significant correlations between Sulforaphane and alleviation of cancer, autism, heart health, and diabetes.