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Knopp, Germany

I have an open pollinated LG, about 60 inches or so right now. I was wondering what else, besides itself, could have pollinated it.

8/4/2006 1:05:29 AM

Montoursville, PA

Owen..any or all the night time insects. I see open males and females late evening and still in the early AM so add those daytime critters that get a late or early start.

8/4/2006 10:15:49 AM

Bay Area

Doc, Owen meant what neighboring plants could have pollinated LG.

8/4/2006 12:59:49 PM

Montoursville, PA

Owen.........sorry I misread your question. It would have to be another plant in the same family within a mile. My guess you have an open but selfed by the befor mentioned insects. At this point in time I would bet most if not all are open/selfed. My hat is off to anyone who protects the female and the male for absolute selfing or other cross. Could be wrong but that is asking a lot.

8/4/2006 3:23:23 PM

I believe birdhouse gourds are the same species... but don't quite remember. Do some searching online for their scientific names.

8/5/2006 10:39:08 PM

Nashville, TN

Birdhouse, Bushel, ornamental, Snake, etc... Same species and can cross...

There is documentation of cross pollenation with most other Cucurbita species as well.

8/7/2006 9:57:01 AM