Plant ID forum: Mystery vegetable growing from my compost

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Australia NewbieGardener Dec 30, 2013 5:04 AM CST
Hi, I have a mystery plant that has self sown from some compost - it was from the previous occupant of the house so I can't even narrow it down from what we've thrown in there. It looks to be a zucchini, squash or pumpkin type thing - the fruit that are beginning to come in are small and round (see second photo) and at this stage there are large bright yellow male flowers and only small female flowers. Would love if you could help me out. Thanks \| Quote \| Post #531692 (1)

Name: Michele Roth N.E. Indiana - Zone 5b I'm always on my way out the door.. chelle Dec 30, 2013 7:42 AM CST
to ATP, NewbieGardener. Here are a few examples from my garden. My best guess is that you have some type of winter squash growing in yours. Cantaloupe Summer squash Summer Squash (Cucurbita pepo Slick Pik® YS 26) Posted by chelle Winter squash Winter Squash (Cucurbita maxima 'Jarrahdale') Posted by chelle Cottage Gardening *Newest Interest: Rock Gardens* \| Quote \| Post #531712 (2)