Male vs. Female Squash Blossoms: Don't Pinch the Long‑Stemmed Ones

Female: Short, thick stem; tiny fruit (ovary) at base.
Male: Long, thin stem; no fruit. Appear first and in greater numbers.

Identify the Flowers

Bees transfer pollen from male to female flowers. Removing males = no pollination = no fruit. Spent males drop naturally.

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