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Re: Cross-polination

>
> There has been some discussion on this listserv re cross-polination of
> peppers, basil, etc.  How serious is this?  I have a small urban lot &
> have squeezed in one 4x12' raised bed (hope it gets enuf sun!  lots of
> trees around here, for which I'm thankful!!).  I'm about to put these
> plants in.  Which ones do I need to be concerned with?  which ones
> seriously concerned with?  And how far apart do the varieties have to
> be?  Thanks, Judy (zone 7)

You only need to worry about cross-pollination if you are growing
something that will self-seed (like basil) or that will be continuing its
growth the next year (like mint or sage) or that you plan to harvest seed
from for future reference. If none of these apply, don't worry about it.

Marjorie
Wit's End ('Cause it's usually where we're *at*!)

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