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Cucumber, Cantaloupe, Zucchini: Cross-Pollination Facts

Cucumber + zucchini (both cucurbits) can cross if saving seed—keep 100 ft apart. Cantaloupe (different species) won’t cross with them. For eating only? No issue—plant together freely.

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