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Q.Cross-Pollination of Squashes

Anonymous added on May 11, 2011 | Answered

I intend to grow both spaghetti and zucchini squash. Do I need to worry about cross-pollination? If so, how far apart do they need to be planted?

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Nikki
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Answered on May 12, 2011

Squash may require as much as 500 feet between varieties to prevent cross-pollination. However, you only need to worry about cross-pollination of squash if you save the seeds for planting next year.

Here is an article or two that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/cross-pollination.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/seeds/controlling-cross-pollination.htm

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