Growing Cucumber

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26 Jan 17 Harry (Australia - tropical climate)
How do you tell the difference between a female and male flower
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28 Jan 17 John (Australia - temperate climate)
On all cucurbits which include cucumbers, melons, squash, pumpkins and zucchinis the female flower has a small fruit behind the flower. the male flowers, which contain pollen, do not and are generally on longer thinner stems. If the female flower is pollinated (fertilised) by pollen from the male flower the fruit will continue to develop to maturity
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