vegetable variety
Waltham 29
Broccoli · Brassica oleracea var. italica
USDA hardiness range
- Zones
- 3a–7a
- Days to harvest
- 60 to 90
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Moderate
- Lifespan
- annual
At a glance
Sweet, tight-headed, classic flavor; cold-hardy fall variety. Roasting, steaming, freezing. Best for fall/overwintering plantings, holds in field through light frost.
Growing Waltham 29
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Flavor, texture, and use
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Growing notes
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Waltham 29 by zone
Zone-specific suitability, frost timing, and adjacent-zone notes.
Other broccoli varieties
3 sibling cultivars profiled on ZonePlant.
- Calabrese
Sweet, tender, deep flavor; classic green-headed Italian broccoli. Steaming, roasting, fresh, side shoots afte…
- Di Cicco
Sweet, mild, tender; Italian heirloom with smaller central head and prolific side shoots. Steaming, fresh, sti…
- Purple Sprouting
Sweet, asparagus-like, tender; produces many small purple-tinged shoots through winter or early spring. Steame…
Frequently asked questions
- What zones does the Waltham 29 broccoli grow in?
Waltham 29 grows in USDA zones 3a through 7a.
- How does Waltham 29 compare to other broccoli varieties?
Waltham 29 is one of 4 broccoli varieties profiled on ZonePlant. See the full broccoli variety table for side-by-side comparison.
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Image: "Brassica oleracea var. italica Limba 2022-04-24 7316", by Salicyna, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.
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