500 Waltham 29 Broccoli Seeds – Heirloom, Cold-Hardy, High-Yield, Sweet & Tender Brassica oleracea

Waltham 29 Broccoli Seeds Overview

Grow your own Waltham 29 Broccoli (Brassica oleracea), a classic heirloom variety prized for its large, tightly-packed green heads and excellent cold tolerance. This nutritious and flavorful broccoli produces sweet, tender florets ideal for steaming, roasting, soups, and salads. It is a cool-weather crop that thrives in spring and fall gardens, with side shoots that continue to produce after the main harvest.

Key Features

• Sweet and tender florets perfect for a variety of dishes
• Cold-hardy and slow to bolt, making it suitable for cooler temperatures
• High-yield variety with side shoots extending the harvest season
• Requires full sun exposure for optimal growth (6-8 hours daily)
• Easy to grow and disease-resistant, ideal for home gardens
• Heirloom and non-GMO, preserving a classic broccoli variety

Growing Information

Waltham 29 Broccoli performs best in well-draining, fertile soil with moderate watering to keep the soil evenly moist. It has a compact, upright growth habit and reaches maturity in approximately 75-85 days. This variety is well-suited for gardeners seeking a reliable, cold-tolerant broccoli that offers a prolonged harvest season through its production of side shoots.