{"product_id":"waltham-29-broccoli-seeds","title":"Waltham 29 Broccoli Seeds – Heirloom Non-GMO | 85–90 Days","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"1016\"\u003eBring a timeless cool-season vegetable to your garden with \u003cstrong data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"887\"\u003eWaltham 29 Broccoli\u003c\/strong\u003e, a dependable heirloom variety treasured by home gardeners for its classic flavor, compact growth, and steady harvest potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1357\"\u003eDeveloped at the historic \u003cstrong data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1086\"\u003eWaltham Field Station in Massachusetts\u003c\/strong\u003e, Waltham 29 was bred for cool-weather gardens and remains a favorite for spring and fall planting. Plants produce beautiful blue-green broccoli heads with a tender, savory flavor, followed by smaller side shoots that can extend the harvest after the central head is cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1619\"\u003eThis variety is especially well suited for gardeners who want a reliable, open-pollinated broccoli with strong cold tolerance and traditional garden performance. Grow it in fertile, well-drained soil with steady moisture for the best head formation and flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"qhhk8d\" data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1642\"\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"2174\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ec4te\" data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1680\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1658\"\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Waltham 29 Broccoli\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"znej30\" data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1737\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1683\" data-end=\"1702\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1735\"\u003eBrassica oleracea var. italica\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pqi3i0\" data-start=\"1738\" data-end=\"1791\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1740\" data-end=\"1754\"\u003eSeed Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom, Non-GMO, Open-Pollinated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"obse2k\" data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"1840\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1794\" data-end=\"1809\"\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool-season annual vegetable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rde1gl\" data-start=\"1841\" data-end=\"1877\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1843\" data-end=\"1864\"\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 85–90 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"r2ktzf\" data-start=\"1878\" data-end=\"1916\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"1904\"\u003eDays to Germination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–14 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1a3pepy\" data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"1951\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"1936\"\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–30 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cy4hje\" data-start=\"1952\" data-end=\"2000\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1954\" data-end=\"1971\"\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, upright, mounding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16xi1sn\" data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2053\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2003\" data-end=\"2018\"\u003eHead Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic blue-green to dark green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9v7cei\" data-start=\"2054\" data-end=\"2090\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2056\" data-end=\"2072\"\u003eBest Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring and fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"866y0g\" data-start=\"2091\" data-end=\"2174\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2093\" data-end=\"2106\"\u003eBest Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh eating, steaming, stir-fries, soups, freezing, home gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"a7qztv\" data-start=\"2176\" data-end=\"2199\"\u003eGrowing Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2201\" data-end=\"2433\"\u003eStart seeds indoors \u003cstrong data-start=\"2221\" data-end=\"2263\"\u003e6–8 weeks before the last spring frost\u003c\/strong\u003e, or direct sow outdoors when the soil is workable and temperatures are cool. For fall harvests, sow in midsummer about \u003cstrong data-start=\"2383\" data-end=\"2432\"\u003e3 months before the first expected fall frost\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2435\" data-end=\"2693\"\u003ePlant seeds about \u003cstrong data-start=\"2453\" data-end=\"2470\"\u003e1\/2 inch deep\u003c\/strong\u003e in moist, fertile, well-drained soil. Seeds usually germinate in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2536\" data-end=\"2549\"\u003e3–14 days\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on temperature and growing conditions. Thin or transplant seedlings to \u003cstrong data-start=\"2632\" data-end=\"2651\"\u003e18 inches apart\u003c\/strong\u003e, with rows spaced \u003cstrong data-start=\"2670\" data-end=\"2692\"\u003e24–30 inches apart\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2695\" data-end=\"2924\"\u003eWaltham 29 broccoli grows best in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2729\" data-end=\"2761\"\u003efull sun during cool weather\u003c\/strong\u003e. In warmer regions, light afternoon shade may help protect plants from heat stress. Keep soil evenly moist and avoid letting plants dry out during head formation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"d13c16\" data-start=\"2926\" data-end=\"2939\"\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2941\" data-end=\"3189\"\u003eHarvest the main broccoli head when it is firm, compact, and about \u003cstrong data-start=\"3008\" data-end=\"3027\"\u003e4–6 inches wide\u003c\/strong\u003e, before the flower buds begin to open. Use a clean knife to cut the central head, leaving the plant in the garden so smaller side shoots can continue developing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3191\" data-end=\"3360\"\u003eFor the best flavor and texture, harvest while the heads are still tight and blue-green. 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