It may seem early to think about seed saving but now is the time to plan ahead. Our latest YouTube video shares what you need to know for successful squash seed saving before you plant a single seed.
Squashes will cross pollinate unless you know this one trick. Christy explains what it is and how to use it as a strategy for growing more squash without those pesky isolation distances.
How to Grow Squash for Seed Saving
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Resources
Planting Tips for Squash and Melons – some advice about seed and plant spacing, protection and more.
Learn the difference between summer and winter squash here. Hint: it’s not named for when you plant them.
Listen to this fun podcast about Growing squash with Anna Peach. She made a living growing pumpkins in difficult growing conditions.
Visit our Links page to find most of the squash varieties mentioned in the video from our favorite seed vendors.
If you plan to save seeds, now you know what to do to ensure viable true-to-type seed results. Happy planting!
