'Maxidiwiac' (Buffalo Bird Woman) Summer Squash

Cucurbita pepo Origin: Wisconsin Improvement status: Breeding population Seeds per packet: ~18 Germination tested 10/2024: 88% Life cycle: Annual This diverse population of summer squash was developed (and these seeds produced) by our friend Dr. Frank Kutka, a corn breeder who made a big splash in the organic plant breeding world some years ago with news of his progress on develoing GMO-pollen-resistant corn. Frank is currently a professor at the College of Menominee Nation developing a degree program in Sustainable Agriculture. We're very excited to be releasing this squash on Frank's behalf to the wider world. Here's what he has to say about it:  "I named it for Maxidiwiac (or Buffalo Bird Woman), who via her book has mentored me in the garden for many years. She specifically did not keep pure varieties of squash, but did like to slice and dry summer squash for winter meals. This beautiful bush variety will fit into most gardens and produce a diverse array of colorful and delicious s