Cucumber Cross Pollination

Discussion in 'Edible Gardening' started by David G, May 4, 2007.

  1. David G

    David G Gardener

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    Hi All
    I have planted some Burpless Tasty all female cucumbers in the greenhouse, if I grow a different variety that is not all female will the Burless Tasty be pollinated by the other variety and then go bitter??
    I would like to try a different variety without the risk of spoiling the usual type.

    Thanks

    Dave [​IMG] :confused:
     
  2. johnbinkley

    johnbinkley Gardener

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    Don't know DG. I have only grown those with both flowers on, cutting out the male if I remember rightly. Unfortunately got no germination this year with cucumber. Had good success with crystal apple variety a couplke of years ago. Must get some fresh seed!! [​IMG]
     
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