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14-08-2003, 09:32 PM

in article , Pat Kiewicz at
wrote on 8/14/03 3:04 AM:

It appears to me that one of the embryonic squashes was able to suck up all
the energy made available. That one grew enormously while the others stayed
small. Is that a property of banana squash?

Banana squash are in the same species as Hubbards and buttercups,
Cucurbita maxima. Typically 1 or 2 good fruits can be expected per plant,
maybe 3-4 for some of the buttercups or Japanese kabocha types.

Thanks.

I just picked the first squash in hopes that it might stimulate the growth
of others. It was absolutely delicious.

Bill