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Pumpkins #880076

Asked August 03, 2024, 8:44 PM EDT

Can you grow pumpkins ( orange,white,flat) along side each other. Can you grow them along side miniatures or gourds. Does the pollen from these plants get all mixed up or does it matter.

Marion County Ohio

Expert Response

Interesting question.  On the surface it may seem logical, however, in the first year of growing it is a myth.  However, if you save seeds from your pumpkins to use next year, they may not be true to their type. I found this article to help explain it.
https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/how-to/cross-pollination-between-vine-crops
Thanks for using Ask A Master gardener! Keep the insects away! that is always my challenge.
Leslie
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An Ask Extension Expert Replied August 04, 2024, 10:39 AM EDT

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