Straightneck Squash Growing Together

Question

Wh are my straighneck squash growing together like they are mutated?

Answer 1

This is a condition called fasciation. It is like a siamese twin of the plant world. It can happen for a number of reasons but is not harmful to the plant and the fruit from the plant, while odd looking, is safe to eat. This article has a little more information on the condition.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/fasciation-in-flowers.htm