The Explorer : Rooted in America - Seed Collection

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Journey through time with timeless heirloom varieties that carry the legacy of America's rich agricultural history. Each seed tells a story—one that you can continue in your own backyard and savor at your kitchen table. Presented in a keepsake matchbox-style package, this kit has all the essential varieties to cultivate a vibrant garden of historic heirloom crops. Great for growing at home or gifting to a fellow gardening enthusiast. Each seed packet comes with detailed instructions on how to plant.

Kit includes 1 pack of the following heirloom vegetables plus 6 white birch garden markers:

Mortgage Lifter tomato (West Virginia) – Developed during the Great Depression by a West Virginia radiator repairman, this tomato earned its name because its developer sold enough plants to pay off his mortgage. Packet 30 seeds.
Golden Bantam corn (Massachusetts) – Introduced in 1902 by William Chambers of Massachusetts, this variety revolutionized the market by making sweet corn a home-garden staple. Packet 75 seeds.
Pennsylvania Dutch crookneck squash (Pennsylvania) – A cherished variety among the Pennsylvania Dutch, this squash is known for its excellent storage capabilities through winter. Packet 25 seeds.
Kentucky Wonder bean (Kentucky) – First cultivated in the 1800s in Kentucky, this bean remains a favorite for its prolific yields and rich flavor. Packet 50 seeds.
Moon & Stars watermelon (Missouri) – Named for its celestial pattern of yellow spots, this rare melon was rediscovered in Missouri after decades of being presumed extinct. Packet 30 seeds.
Early Jersey Wakefield cabbage (New Jersey) – This early-maturing, conical cabbage, popular since the 1840s, was prized for its tender, sweet leaves perfect for slaws and pickling. Packet 150 seeds.

Your garden, your heritage—rooted in America. This heirloom seed collection will connect your garden to the rich heritage of America's agricultural legacy.

We may substitute a variety in the event of a seed packet shortage. Don't worry though—you're still getting 6 great seed packets!

Vendor Background:

Bucktown Seed Company

Bucktown Seed Co. began in Chester County, PA with a few seeds, a small garden bed, and the desire to grow something real for our family. Today, we offer high-quality, open-pollinated, non-GMO seeds—including heirloom, certified organic varieties, curated seed collections—and we’re proud to be Certified Naturally Grown. Rooted in tradition, trust, and the simple joy of growing good things, we help families reclaim old skills, reconnect with the land, and find beauty and abundance in every seed.

ONWARDS TO BETTER FOOD

Giving Back

Through our ONWARDS Initiative we donate a percentage of profits to non-profit organizations working to support our food systems.

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