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Waltham 29 broccoli

vegetable variety in zone 5b

Waltham 29 broccoli in zone 5b

Waltham 29 · Brassica oleracea var. italica

Zone
5b -15°F to -10°F
Growing season
165 days
Days to harvest
60 to 90

The verdict

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About Waltham 29

Sweet, tight-headed, classic flavor; cold-hardy fall variety. Roasting, steaming, freezing. Best for fall/overwintering plantings, holds in field through light frost.

Critical timing for zone 5b

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Common challenges in zone 5b

  • ▸ Plum curculio
  • ▸ Codling moth
  • ▸ Cedar-apple rust

Modified care for zone 5b

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Waltham 29 in adjacent zones

Other broccoli varieties for zone 5b

Frequently asked questions

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Will Waltham 29 broccoli grow in zone 5b?

Yes. Waltham 29 is recommended for USDA zones 3a through 7a, which includes zone 5b.

Image: "Brassica oleracea var. italica Limba 2022-04-24 7316", by Salicyna, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.

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