It can cause nausea, stomach cramps and diarrhea, even in very small amounts (one bite). The bitter substance is cucurbitacin, and it is poisonous. WARNING: Quite rarely, a genetic mutation or an accidental crossing with wild cucurbits or gourds, can occur that produces a plant that bears very bitter fruit. If you do save the seed from your own garden, note the warning below! So, unless you plan on saving the seed, you can plant these vegetables next to each other without any ill effects. However, the result will only affect the seed and the resulting plant the following year it will not affect the current season’s fruit. Summer squash, gourds, and some types of pumpkins and winter squash can cross-pollinate each other. Planting Note: A common misconception is that planting squash or cucumbers near gourds can cause abnormal fruit. After seedlings emerge, thin to stand 8 to 12 inches apart.Ī hill (soil piled 2 to 3 inches high) of 3 to 4 seeds sown close together is another way to plant squash, good especially in heavy clay soils. Allow 2 to 3 feet of space on either side of the row for the vines to spread. Sow seeds about ½ inch deep and about 2 inches apart. If transplants are used, they should be young, having no more than 1 or 2 true leaves. Sowing and Transplanting: Direct seeding is the preferred method for starting squash, as the seed germinate quickly and easily, and roots will grow deeper than if transplants are used.
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