{"product_id":"broccoli-waltham-29-seeds","title":"Broccoli Waltham 29 Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eWaltham 29 broccoli (\u003cem\u003eBrassica oleracea var. italica\u003c\/em\u003e) is a cold-tolerant heirloom that produces large, tight blue-green central heads followed by plenty of side shoots. These broccoli seeds grow into sturdy, uniform plants bred for fall harvest and dependable yields even in cool weather. It's a proven home-garden variety that keeps giving long after the main head is cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGreat for cool-season gardeners who want a reliable, high-yielding broccoli with a big main head plus weeks of side shoots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow \u0026amp; when to plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart indoors 5–6 weeks before the last spring frost, or sow in midsummer for a fall crop. Plant seeds 1\/4–1\/2 inch deep and transplant 18 inches apart in full sun with fertile soil. Broccoli prefers cool weather (60–70°F) and grows well in USDA zones 3–9. Steady moisture produces the firmest heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMain heads are ready in about 70–85 days. Cut the central head while the buds are still tight and green, before any yellow flowers appear; the plant will then produce smaller side shoots for weeks. Harvest in the cool morning for the crispest heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBenefits \u0026amp; uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSteamed, roasted, stir-fried, or eaten raw, Waltham 29 offers sweet, tender florets and stalks for everyday meals. Its continued side-shoot production stretches the harvest well beyond the first cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it produce after I cut the main head?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. After the central head is harvested, the plant sends up smaller side shoots for several more weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen should I cut the head?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCut while the buds are tight and green, before any yellow flowers open, for the best flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it good for fall planting?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — Waltham 29 was bred for cool weather and performs especially well as a fall crop.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Organo Republic","offers":[{"title":"3G","offer_id":45317637570767,"sku":"ORIVBW_09_22","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5G","offer_id":45317637603535,"sku":"ORIVBW_09_23","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/6437\/1919\/files\/Broccoli-Waltham-29-Seeds-Organo-Republic-266941389.png?v=1783463333","url":"https:\/\/organorepublic.com\/products\/broccoli-waltham-29-seeds","provider":"Organo Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}