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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    March 3, 2011
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    When cross pollination occurs, it will affect the seeds of the cross pollinated plants, not the fruit. If the fruit from this year's plants will look normal, but if you plant their seeds, you may get something that is a cross between the two plants you have this year. Here is more information:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/cross-pollination.htm

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    Nikki on
    April 15, 2011
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    If these vines are overtaking the garden, then you may want to consider growing the compact or bush varieties rather than the vining types. You could also grow cucumbers on a fence or trellis.

    Here are some articles that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/cucumber/planting-cucumber-fence.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/can-squash-cross-pollinate-with-cucumbers.htm

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    Nikki on
    August 20, 2012
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    As with squash plants, this is typical behavior. They will produce mostly male (non-fruiting) blossoms early in the season (which normally fall off) and will gradually start to produce more female blossoms as the season progresses. Give it some time and you will see it start fruiting.

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    Nikki on
    October 24, 2012
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    Yes, that should work fine. As for the outside, a coating of polyurethane should be sufficient.

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    theficuswrangler on
    August 29, 2014
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  • Answered by
    shelley on
    April 11, 2015
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    Harvest snake gourds when young (before the skin becomes thick), around 40-50 days from planting. The long varietals may then be ready when only 16-18 inches, while the shorter cultivars will be around 6-8 inches in length.

    For more information on snake gourds, please visit the following links:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/gourd/snake-gourd-plant-growing.htm

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