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'Waltham' Broccoli |
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Open-pollinated heirloom. 6-inch, dark blue-green heads with medium bead on stocky 20-inch plants. Good side shoot production. Late-season variety that will not head well in hot weather. Also known as 'Waltham 29'.
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| Rating Summary |
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Overall: (3.0 Stars)
Taste: (3.2 Stars)
Yield: (2.6 Stars)
Ease/Reliability: (2.8 Stars) |
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Number of Reviews: 5
KEY: O=Overall Rating, T=Taste, Y=Yield, E=Ease
Reviewed on 11/16/2006 by
farmerdill
- An experienced gardener
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Richmond, Georgia, United States
Frost Free Season: 183 - 203 days
Soil Texture: Sand
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| This is an old cultivar, that is somewhat tempermental. Yields are much lower than the hybrids or even the newer Op's like Green Goliath. Taste is ok, but the heads and side shoots tend to get tough and stringy when stressed. It is not a cultivar that I would recommend for the south. |
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Reviewed on 07/24/2006 by
jvaldes
- An intermediate gardener
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Cook, Illinois, United States
Frost Free Season: 183 - 203 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| Great taste, slightly sweet. Slow to bolt. Easy to grow. Side shoots still producing past mid July and no disease. |
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Reviewed on 03/09/2006 by
Lillith
- An intermediate gardener
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Apache, Arizona, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Sand
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| Can't get this one to sprout from seed to save my life. Several other varieties of broccoli started right along side these do just great. Wish I could tell you how it tastes, but I can never get it to grow at all. |
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Reviewed on 12/01/2005 by
Joachim
- An experienced gardener
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Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| Taste is very high on my list and while Waltham is not the most productive or foolproof varieties this old heirloom tastes better than any popular hybrid. Sideshoot production is good, just don't try and grow it too early. There is always a reason for very popular varieties and Waltham will be loved by those who cook. |
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Reviewed on 12/07/2004 by
kklingen
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Monroe, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| Tended to bolt quickly in summer 2004. Side shoot development was minimal/sparse. Tasle was good, if you caught it in time. |
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