{"title":"Resilient Open-Pollinated Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eRare and heritage varieties sourced from Commonwealth Seeds: heat-tolerant, vine-borer resistant, and adapted for Kansas growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bakers-branch-butternut-seeds","title":"Bakers Branch Butternut Seeds, Appalachian Heirloom","description":"\u003cp class=\"product-tagline\" style=\"font-size:1.05rem;font-weight:500;margin-bottom:16px;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eBakers Branch Butternut Seeds, a rare Appalachian heirloom butternut (\u003cem\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c\/em\u003e) with exceptionally sweet, dense flesh and natural vine borer resistance. Grown and shipped from Kansas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.8rem 0;padding:0.6rem 1rem;background:#f0f7e6;border-left:3px solid #6b8e3a;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 Free Shipping on Orders $25+\u003c\/strong\u003e, ships from Newton, Kansas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.5rem 0 1rem;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/bakers-branch-butternut-growing-the-appalachian-heirloom-in-kansas\" style=\"color:#6b8e3a;\"\u003eRead our complete growing guide for this variety →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-story\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eA butternut selection known for its vigorous vines and excellent storage quality. Tan-skinned fruits with sweet, smooth flesh that deepens in flavor after curing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"growing-details\" style=\"margin-top:24px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-family:var(--heading-font,'Playfair Display',serif);font-size:1.1rem;color:var(--soil,#1c0f06);margin-bottom:16px;border-bottom:2px solid var(--warm-beige,#f5f0e8);padding-bottom:8px;\"\u003eGrowing Guide\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:10px 24px;font-size:0.92rem;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanic Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife Cycle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnnual\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e105 days\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull sun\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e36-48″ apart\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Depth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1″\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVine Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVine\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5-8 lbs\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTan\/buff\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEating\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost Hardy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart Indoors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, 3 weeks\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisease \u0026amp; Pest Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVine borer resistant\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:14px;font-size:0.88rem;opacity:0.75;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Butternut squash\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-sku\" style=\"margin-top:20px;padding:12px 16px;background:var(--warm-beige,#f5f0e8);border-radius:8px;font-size:0.85rem;font-family:var(--body-font,'DM Sans',sans-serif);\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e APP-SEED-MOS-BBB-10 · APP-SEED-MOS-BBB-25 · APP-SEED-MOS-BBB-50\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Origin\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eBaker's Branch is a selected butternut strain prized for its vigorous vines and outstanding storage quality. Unlike standard butternuts, this selection produces heavier yields of uniform fruits with thick, deep-orange flesh. Originally shared among growers in the Appalachian region, it has become a favorite of market farmers and homesteaders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIn the Kitchen\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeel and cube for roasting, soups, or gratins. The dense flesh holds its shape when cooked, making it excellent for curries and stews. Try it roasted with olive oil, maple syrup, and a pinch of cayenne for a simple side that steals the show.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eRelated Reading\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/saving-heirloom-pumpkin-seeds-how-to-harvest-dry-and-store-seeds-for-next-year\"\u003eSaving Squash Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌱 \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vine-borer-resistant\"\u003eBrowse all vine borer resistant varieties →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌻 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/autumnprairiepumpkins.com\/pages\/kansas-garden-seeds\"\u003eSee our Kansas growing guide →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Autumn Prairie Pumpkins","offers":[{"title":"10 Seeds","offer_id":46409626058941,"sku":"APP-SEED-MOS-BBB-10","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 Seeds","offer_id":46409626091709,"sku":"APP-SEED-MOS-BBB-20","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/0335\/5581\/files\/Bakers-Branch-Butternut-CW1.jpg?v=1771703945"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/0335\/5581\/collections\/Bakers-Branch-Butternut-CW1_4d34276c-8301-4c8e-bf42-be0f3b8f9940.jpg?v=1774033058","url":"https:\/\/autumnprairiepumpkins.com\/collections\/commonwealth-seeds-collection.oembed","provider":"Autumn Prairie Pumpkins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}