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These seeds are the 5th generation (2025) grown via open pollination by Peter Brezny at Psycho Chicken Eco Farm in West Asheville, NC. Peter utilizes Certified Naturally Grown practices that exceed USDA Organic standards. Produced on an ecologically focused farm, these seeds are "survivors" that grow as nature intended—thriving with minimal irrigation and showing excellent insect and disease resistance while retaining exceptional flavor. With their genetics now attuned to the Western North Carolina (WNC) region, the large, vibrant plants are a joy to watch as their canopy closes in. Aside from the delightful variety of size and color produced by each plant (some having pinkish-orange skin mottled with blues and greens, others half or entirely blue-green), each 5- to 25-lb squash features a charming "button" on the bottom. At harvest, the treasure hunt begins as you push the dense canopy aside to find the prizes clinging to each vine. The biggest payoff, however, is the flavor. Whether sautéed, added to soups, baked, or pureed, this squash has a truly amazing profile that can lean toward either the sweet or salty side of a dish. Whether you are looking for a hearty addition to a winter soup or a delicious, naturally sweet pie, this is the squash for you. Peter was inspired to plant this variety after reading about the Long Family Farm, where Harold and Nancy Long (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) have been keeping this seed for years near Murphy, NC.
Days to Maturity: 112. Traditionally planted in a "Three Sisters" combination with beans and corn on ~3-foot-diameter mounds of fertile soil or compost (3 to 4 plants per mound, 1’ apart). Alternatively, plant in rows 1’ apart with 2’ in-row spacing. Plant after the last frost once the soil is warm; keep soil moist until established. Allow vines to sprawl or gently train them back into the desired plot. Each vine produces 1 to 2 fruits ranging from 5 to 25 lbs. Allow them to cure in the field until the skin cannot be pierced with a fingernail and the stem has turned brown. Bring them in before the first freeze and store in a cool room.
Peter Brenzy, The Psycho Chicken Eco Farm, West Asheville, NC
Founded in February 2013, by Trina and Peter Brezny, the Psycho Chicken Eco Farm practices regenerative agriculture for vegetable, herb, and perennial fruit/nut production in harmony with nature using biological fertility practices (compost, biochar, no-till) that exceed USDA Organic standards (not certified). The secret is in the soil!
