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How to hand-pollinate squash part 1! When growing squash for seed, it’s important to maintain proper isolation between varieties to avoid cross-pollination. Since the minimum isolation distance between squash varieties of the same species is ½ mile, hand-pollination is more practical for gardeners, and for us at Heritage Farm. Follow along with Briana, seed bank manager, to learn how to clip “tomorrow flowers” and check back tomorrow for part 2! Go here for a complete squash hand-pollination gui