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Originally Posted by George Sims
If I understand correctly, she is only getting about 5% cross-pollination when planting varieties immediately adjacent to one another. Is that an acceptable ratio? Can I drop it to 1% just by separating the varieties by a few dozen feet?
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I am going to let Carolyn address your questions, but I will address one question and that is whether or not a 5% or 1% cross ratio is acceptable.
I do not trade seeds. Why not? Because in my limited experience trading seeds there are too many crossed varieties or simply mislabeled seed packets.
I have a small garden area and even 1 plant that isn't true to type is a big problem. It means I don't get to enjoy that variety in that year.
For me *any* cross pollination is unacceptable.
The answer to your question then is 'What is acceptable to you?".