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Re: Cross-pollination

Pamela Ingle wrote:
>
> My understanding, and I believe this is in the "book" is that
> squash/cucumber/melon family will cross polinate if closely planted to each
> other. Cantelop or water melon may take on a less desirable flavor if
> planted near cucumber...at least that's what my fatherinlaw, who grows THE
> best melons, says.
>

I planted cantelope and cukes next to each other one year, and I'm here
to tell you: don't do it! They cantelope got cross-pollinated with VERY
weird looking results.

Mary

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