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San Diego

I think ag's cross with other pumpkins or squash? I'm asking this because my only options for my 5 year old's ag is a field pumpkin plant or zuchini. Correct me if I am wrong, but they will cross correct? Thanks, Jim

5/12/2016 9:03:22 PM

Midway, UT

Anything in the cubitus family will cross with it, but you are probably best off to self it (i.e. use a male flower from the same plant to pollinate the female flower).

5/12/2016 9:27:46 PM

Torrance, Ca.

I'll keep praying for a male flower for your boy.

5/12/2016 9:38:23 PM

San Diego

our plant appears to be sterile and no other ag's available in my area yet. Thanks!

5/12/2016 9:42:15 PM

San Diego

our plant appears to be sterile and no other ag's available in my area yet. Thanks!

5/12/2016 9:42:15 PM

Minnesota(dw447@fastmail.fm)

From what I understand, squash only cross between the same species. I don't know if there are any exceptions to this? The A.G. pumpkin is of the maxima species. I think field pumpkins and zucchini are both of the pepo species. Other squash of the maxima species are Buttercup and Blue Hubbard. Someone correct me here if I'm wrong please.

5/12/2016 11:11:34 PM

Upa Creek, MO

I think you are right, Doug. I thought an FP would not cross with an AG.

5/13/2016 8:01:58 AM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

Why not self it?

5/13/2016 11:39:07 AM

Bethlehem CT

Zucchini and field pumpkins are both C. pepo. Atlantic Giants are C. maxima so I don't think the pollen will work. That being said. I do know that there are plant breeders who have successfully made some crosses between species.
Like Linus said The surest thing would be to self it. I don't think a zucchini or field pumpkin will take.

5/13/2016 12:01:56 PM

San Diego

I'd love to self it guys, but like I said, it's not an option when you have no male flowers on your plant that has pollen:)

5/14/2016 12:35:24 AM

San Diego

I'd love to self it guys, but like I said, it's not an option when you have no male flowers on your plant that has pollen:)

5/14/2016 12:35:24 AM

Georgetown, Ontario

From past experience a plant with no male flowers will almost always abort the fruit as well even if you get pollen from another plant. It's always a good idea to keep your backups going until you see signs of male flowers starting, especially if you only grow 1 or 2 plants.

5/14/2016 7:14:24 AM