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How to Grow Waltham 29 Broccoli

A practical growing guide for Broccoli Seeds - Waltham 29, written for gardeners in California's Sierra foothills. Expect first harvest in around 75 days from sowing.

Broccoli Seeds - Waltham 29

At a glance

Sun
Full sun (6+ hrs)
Soil
Fertile, well-draining, pH 6.0–7.0
Planting depth
1/4 to 1/2 inch
Spacing
Varies by crop; see packet
Days to germinate
7–14 days
Days to maturity
75 days
Watering
Even moisture; deep weekly soak.
When to plant
Cool-season crops in spring/fall; warm-season after last frost.
Harvest
Cut main head before flowers open; side shoots form after.
Amador tip

Fall crop; start indoors in July, transplant August.

Why grow your own

Growing waltham 29 broccoli from seed is one of the most rewarding ways to skip the pesticide-treated, ultra-shipped produce in conventional grocery stores. You control the soil, the water, and the timing, and at the end of the season you can save seed to plant again next year. That's how gardens used to work.

Our packets are naturally sourced, non-GMO, and hand-packed here in Amador County so they arrive ready to plant.

Sources & further reading

These growing recommendations are compiled from publicly available, university-extension and trusted horticultural references. Verify any guidance against your own local conditions.