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Debunking the Watermelon-Squash Hybrid Myth: Why They Don't Cross-Pollinate

Q: I think I have a watermelon/squash hybrid in my garden. This came up where I planted squash. I didn't plant watermelons this year but had them there last year.

It's probably not what you think. Although many Cucurbit family members interchange pollen to create hybrids, watermelons and squash don't cross-pollinate.

Check this link for a fuller explanation.

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