what causes siamese twinning in squash?

[sheeshshe]

you know, the yellow squash where they grow two stuck together and you pick it as one squash? but they're stuck together like siamese twins? what causes that?

[Anna63]

I have no idea why it is so, but sure doesnt make it taste any different. Nature is so funny!

[tedln]

Kinda like this huh?

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Mine grew from a fused bloom. Interesting thought about why it occurs, but I would assume some sort of cellular division problem during the blossom production from the stem. I really don't know, but I think my guess is as good as most. It didn't taste any different though.

Ted

[sheeshshe]

ahhh, a fused bloom! cool!!! yeah, that is weird how it happens. its always neat to see though!

[tedln]

I had a few last year and this year. It seems to happen when the squash plants are small and just starting to grow fast and produce fruit. I suspect it has something to do with the accelerated growth rate of the young plants.

Ted

[sheeshshe]

this one I got today was on a plant that has been producing for a month almost!!!

[garden5]

You can tell right away when your going to get a double because when you look at the flower on the plant, the fruit behind it will look much larger than normal. Congratulations your double .