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Re: Squash Pollination


julie wrote:
>
> I've seen a lot on the list lately about pollinating squash by hand with a
> paintbrush.  Is this necessary for "garden-variety" zucchini, namely Golden
> Bush Hybrid?  If so, how do you tell the boy flowers from the girls? 8-) Mine
> are now starting to bloom and I don't want a decreased yield if possible.
>
        You will see a baby squash under the female flower. You can use a
brush, a q-tip, of just break off the male flower, tear off the petals
and use the brush nature gave it. Use a lot of pollen for each female.
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