Watermelon & Squash

[setter4]

Just so I know, what happens if I plant the seeds that I get from the hybrids? Is 35 feet far enough apart?

Squash and melon are not the same family so they won't cross anyway.

Well, I like the sound of that a lot better. By the way, I love the picture of the dog in your avatar.

Any idea what happens if I plant the seeds that I get from the hybrid watermelons? Are they sterile or will another type of watermelon grow from those seeds?

Thanks! She is a sweetie. her name is Yummy. lol
As far as planting the hybrid seeds I think the answer is C: all of the above. lol
You might get nothing. You might get something resembling the original or you might get something like either of the originals parents.

 

[Texan]

I found an answer to my concerns (I trust yall, I just like to learn) and here it is

Q. My watermelons are not very sweet or flavorful. Is the low sugar content caused by the watermelons crossing with other vine crops in the garden?

A. No. Although watermelon varieties cross with one another, cross-pollination is not apparent unless seeds are saved and planted the following year. Watermelons do not cross with muskmelons, squash, pumpkins or cucumbers. The poor quality of your melons may result from wilting vines, high rainfall, cool weather or a short growing season in extreme northern areas.

Here is my SOURCE <----------Klick

 

[me&thegals]

Regarding the 35 feet, that is not far enough to keep 2 plants you don't want cross pollinated. I've read some plants needing a mile! Many are more like 1/4 mile, if I'm remembering correctly.

Regarding squash, there are 4 "sub-varieties" of cucurbitas. If you plant one type of squash from each of these sub-varieties, they can all be planted in 1 row if you like and still will not cross pollinate and mess up the seeds for next year.

Hope this helps

me&thegals

 

[Texan]

Regarding the 35 feet, that is not far enough to keep 2 plants you don't want cross pollinated. I've read some plants needing a mile! Many are more like 1/4 mile, if I'm remembering correctly.

Regarding squash, there are 4 "sub-varieties" of cucurbitas. If you plant one type of squash from each of these sub-varieties, they can all be planted in 1 row if you like and still will not cross pollinate and mess up the seeds for next year.

Hope this helps

me&thegals

It did, thanks