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Waltham 29 Broccoli (85 Days)

Waltham 29 Broccoli (85 Days)

Original price was: $4.80.Current price is: $3.40.

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Description

The Waltham 29 Broccoli is the standard open-pollinated broccoli. Nicely formed stocky plants 20 in height yield dark blue-green mid-sized heads. The Waltham 29 Broccoli also produces a large number of side shoots after harvest. A fine choice for a late fall/winter harvest.

30 seeds

PLANTING

Brassicaoleracea

Germination:3-10 days

Germination Temperature:Optimum soil temperatures 65-85F.

Seed Sowing Depth:1/4 deep

StartingIndoors:4-6 weeks before last frost.Sow 2-3 seeds per cell/pot.Thin to the strongest seedling.Fertilize the seedlings every 7-10 days with a liquid or water soluble fertilizer, diluted toof suggested measurement. Transplant a week or two before last frost. Space 12-18” apart.Sowin early to midsummer for fall crops.

Sowing Outdoors:Spring when soil temperature reaches at least 55F. Sow 2-3 seeds every 12-18 apart. Thin to the strongest seedling per space. Sowin midsummer for fall crops. Germination is slower at lower soil temperatures.

Harvest: Pick when heads are tight before flower buds starts to open. For varieties that produce side shoots keep picked for a longer production

Tips: Provide Waltham 29 Broccoli with fertile soil,rich in organic matterfrom the very beginning of its growthin the garden.Giveadequate, even moisture for the best growth.Mulching helps retain moisture.

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