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    BRAINS TRUST

    Aug 04, 2021 2 minutes
    Questions answered by Julie Bennett

    SEED SAVING

    Can I save the seeds from a pumpkin I purchased from the supermarket?

    It’s not a good idea, because cucurbits – think pumpkins, squash, cucumbers and zucchinis – cross-pollinate really easily. This means if your neighbour is growing a different variety than you, they will cross pollinate and the seed you save will almost certainly not grow like its parent. This can occur

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