Broccoli 'Waltham'

Brassicaoleracea

Family
Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)
Genus
Brassica (BRAS-ee-ka)
Species
oleracea (awl-lur-RAY-see-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
N/A
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Chicago, Illinois

Benton, Kentucky

Glen Burnie, Maryland

Lucedale, Mississippi

Fort Worth, Texas

Radford, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
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Benton, KY (Zone 7a) | May 2004 | positive

Great Open Pollinated variety. Plenty of side shoots for an extended harvest. Good tasting and easy to grow.

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | December 2003 | positive

This is an old time open pollinated broccoli. It has a long growing season, and is most suitable as a late season or fall broccoli in coo...Read More

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