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jannz2 Pilot Point, TX(Zone 7b) Jun 01, 2009

I have planted a few different varieties of squash this year. Along with my zucchini I've got some "sunburst" and also "calabasas".

Does the pollen from one variety affect the other ? ie; I mean if a bee goes from one plant to the other bringing one plant's pollen to a different variety...does that change the fruit in anyway ??

Many thanks...
Jann

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locakelly Phoenix, AZ(Zone 9a) Jun 01, 2009

Hi, Jann.

A simple explanation:

If cross pollination does occur, you will not see any effect in the fruit your plant produces this time. If you grow open pollinated and/or heirloom varieties and want to save seed, that is where you may run into a problem. Seed that has been crossed will produce plants that are not true (identical) to the original.

If you grow hybrids or don't plan to save seed, no worries.

Kelly

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Qinx Fredericksburg, VA(Zone 7a) Jun 02, 2009

I'd like to add that corn is affected. Any veggie where the fruit is the "seed" itself can be affected by cross pollination. Otherwise everything else locakelly said is right. Cross pollination only affects the next generation of seed.

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locakelly Phoenix, AZ(Zone 9a) Jun 02, 2009

Agree with Qinx. Thanks - I forgot about corn!

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Qinx Fredericksburg, VA(Zone 7a) Jun 02, 2009

Hey Kelly! We harvested our first yellow squash yesterday... want some? lol

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locakelly Phoenix, AZ(Zone 9a) Jun 04, 2009

You know, Qinx, I'd take you up on that offer, but I've got squash coming out my ears!! My neighbors see me and they run to lock the door - lol!!

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Qinx Fredericksburg, VA(Zone 7a) Jun 04, 2009

LOL. I know what you mean. I was just making fun of all the plants I have!

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