Bakers Branch Butternut Seeds, Modern Open-Pollinated

generally less susceptible to squash vine borers than many other squash, but damage is still possible. Growing conditions and care matter. Why species predicts survival here. 🛡️ Vine borer resistance , the solid stems of Cucurbita moschata can offer some resistance to squash vine borers, but plants still need monitoring for damage. 🌱 Free shipping on seed-only website orders $30+ , ships from Newton, Kansas. ✅ Germination Promise: if your seeds fail to germinate under proper growing conditions, contact us within one year and we will replace them or refund your purchase. See the details . 📖 Read our complete growing guide for this variety → A dessert-quality butternut bred for humid Southern summers, with downy mildew resistance, very good keeping quality, and high sugar and dry matter. Fruits average 2.5 to 3 pounds, deep tan with a faint pink hue, and the flavor leans nutty rather than floral. Growing Guide Botanic Name Cucurbita moschata Life Cycle Annual Maturity 120 days Sun Full sun Plant Spacing 6-8 ft between hills, or 3-4 ft in-row with rows 8-10 ft apart Sowing Depth 1″ Vine Habit Vine Fruit Weight 2.5-3 lbs average Fruit Color Tan/buff Best For Eating Frost Hardy No Start Indoors Yes, 3 weeks Container Friendly No Disease & Pest Resistance Vine borer resistant Also known as: Butternut squash SKU: APP-SEED-MOS-BBB-10 · APP-SEED-MOS-BBB-20 History & Origin Baker's Branch is a new open-pollinated butternut, not an heirloom. It was bred in central Virginia starting in 2017 from a cross of South Anna Butternut (three quarters of its parentage) and Chinese Tropical Pumpkin (one quarter), and selection for keeping quality, concentrated fruit set, and yield is still ongoing. It keeps South Anna's eating quality and downy mildew resistance with a slightly finer texture and a nuttier flavor. The name comes from a creek near the fields where it was developed. Released as an open-source variety: seed may be saved, shared, and replanted freely. In the Kitchen Peel 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. Related Reading · Saving Squash Seeds 🌱 Browse all vine borer resistant varieties → 🌻 See our Kansas growing guide → Untreated, open-pollinated seed. No fungicide coating. Save your own seed from your strongest fruit and grow it again next year. Will it ripen before frost? Bakers Branch Butternut needs about 120 days from sowing. In a typical Newton, Kansas Zone 6b season the first fall frost arrives between October 10 and 20, so direct sow by about June 3 to finish with a two week cushion. Planting later, or gardening in a different zone? Check your own planting window .