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Re: Vegetable plants i.d.

So the upshot is, the gardener who asked the original question(s) should
make sure she has at least two of each for adequate pollination, unless
the neighbor over the fence also has some of each.  

Note that several members of the squash group will cross-pollinate. 
There are four different species within the squash genus and any member
of a particular species will cross-pollinate all other members.  Almost
all the "summer" squashes and quite a few of the winter squashes are of
the same species (C. Pepo) and cross-pollinate at will.  (Zuchinni and
acorn squash, to name one example.)

Anyone know of a good online taxonomy?  One that provides cross
references by common name as well as OGS?

Steve  (Maritime...)


Meconella wrote:
> 
> In a message dated 4/18/98 8:50:29 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
> Rebecca.Neason@foxinternet.net writes:
> 
> << I figured Dave would jump in as soon as he saw this note.  My question
>  is, are cukes and zukes both members of C. Pepo, such that they will
>  provide pollination for each other?  I know that zukes are C. Pepo, but
>  I seem to have no reference for cukes!
>   >>
> 
> They are in different genera.  Cucumis for the cukes and Cucurbita for the
> zukes.  No cross pollination.
> 
> Janet
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