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Why are crookneck squash turning green
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susn



Joined: 09 Jun 2004
Posts: 1

Posted: Wed Jun 09, 2004 7:25 am    Post subject: Why are crookneck squash turning green  

My crookneck squash are turning green and I don't know why. They look verigated like a watermelon. The leaves of the plant look the same way. I have very sandy soil. My zuch are doing good with no problems. Any suggestions for a cure?
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dragonfly



Joined: 20 May 2003
Posts: 526
Location: parker county, texas

Posted: Wed Jun 09, 2004 11:30 am    Post subject:  

I have had squash varieties do the same thing. One was a patty pan, and the other a yellow crookneck. I suspect it's a genetic thing from variations in pollination in the presence of other squashes, but I could be wrong. I have not noticed any negative effect on the fruit. I still cut and cook it as usual.
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hookset



Joined: 03 Jun 2004
Posts: 3
Location: denton, tx

Posted: Sun Jun 27, 2004 10:46 pm    Post subject:  

my zukes and crooknecks were cross pollinated last year and the same thing happened. as far as i know, it didn't affect the taste just the outside appearance ( my zukes also got bumpy like a crookneck).
i tried talking to the bees about only going to one plant at a time, didn't work :wink: .

hookset
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