Broccoli Seeds - Waltham 29 - organic

Waltham 29 broccoli seeds, also known as Brassica oleracea var. italica, have a growing time of 8-12 days and make a delicious and mild microgreen. With a fresh and flavorful taste of broccoli or cabbage, these seeds are perfect for garnishing or adding to a microgreens salad. This annual crop matures in just 85-90 days, making it an easy and versatile option for any garden.

Waltham 29 is a compact and cold-hardy variety of Broccoli seeds that have been developed at the University of Massachusetts Amherst's historic research farm, the Waltham Field Station. Through expert cultivation, they produce higher yields, more uniform vegetables, and multiple harvests. Native to the chilly New England climate, this non-GMO option is a popular choice for home gardens and Farmers Markets.

SEED COUNT

• 1 oz  - Approximately 9,000 Seeds
• 4 oz - Approximately 36,000 Seeds
• 1 lb - Approximately 144,000 Seeds
• 5 lb - Approximately 720,000 Seeds

Calabrese green- organic broccoli used for sprouting.

Grow Year round, Ready in 10 day

• Broccoli microgreens flavor is mild with a little spice but adds a nice zing to sandwiches, salads, soups, and as a garnish to entrees
• Maturity: Approx. 5-10 days
• Planting season: Year Round

Microgreens are clipped close to the soil level and are 1" to 2" tall. Microgreens are used as accents on appetizers, sandwiches, salads, main courses and even desserts. Their tender texture, fresh flavor and visual appeal have contributed to their growing popularity in restaurants and gourmet cuisine. The delicate microgreens of different vegetables can be combined to make beautiful and tasty mixes that have a myriad of uses in the kitchen.
Baby leaf greens are more mature than microgreens and have a more developed first true leaf. Baby leaf greens can be harvested at 2"-6" depending on variety. When the true leaves are well formed and still tender, some kinds can be harvested above the seed leaves. This offers the opportunity for further re-growth and subsequent harvests. Others are harvested roots and all. Baby leaf vegetables are excellent additions to salad mixes, braising mixes, soups, sushi and sashimi. Both microgreens and baby leaf vegetables are great choices for edible garnishes.

Growing  Seeds: Broccoli is a cool weather full-sun crop able to be sown directly but, for earliest starts, begin indoors 6-8 weeks prior to final spring frost or in mid-summer about 3 months from autumn frost. Plant 2-3 seeds 1/2" deep per cell or 4-6" apart in the garden in Organic, fertile, and well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0.

Seeds germinate in 3-14 days, thinning out best starts every 12-18" in the garden once true leaves establish. Broccoli heads grow fullest with full sun but, for warmer regions, plants will benefit from midsummer shade. For warmer grow zones, try a cultivar with a quicker harvest and maturity date to best accommodate for a shortened cool spring season.

Harvesting : Broccoli can be harvested in approximately 85 days after sowing. Using a small knife, detach the main head when it reaches a diameter of 5-6", leaving secondary side shoots to mature for later harvest. If the heads become bitter or start to flower, they are no longer compact. Remember that the entire broccoli plant can be harvested and consumed, and it is said to have the best flavor after experiencing a few light autumn frosts.