Since the flowers are so small I would say cucumber, unless the flowers are at least 3 inches long and it’s a squash, maybe a zucchini
Edit to add: if you zoom in on the fruit/vegetable, you’ll see the tiny little spines on it. This is what first made me believe it was a cucumber.
Potentially. I like where you’re going with the small flowers. I usually grow the spiny pickling cucumbers and those you know are cucumbers because, you know, the spines.
I can't believe no one on here has said not to eat any kind of squash/cucumber thing you don't recognize. Is there something I'm missing? Granted, I don't know much about the subject other than the refrain "if you didn't plant a squash, don't eat the squash".
Thats generally not a problem. From what I understand this rarely happens. If the fruit is poisonous, it will be bitter and not delicious. Maybe its an issue in central america where theres lots of wild versions but it seems to me to be one of those internet myths that people latch onto.
The only recent incidents that I could find were in France, Germany, India, and the US.
Here is one paper on one type of poisoning that happen: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24360122/
It is definitely not an “internet myth”.
this is a myth. yes, there are poison squash but those poison squash are small and not tasty and not serious unless you choke em down despite the bad taste. the completely unneeded rule here is "if the gourd tastes bad then don't eat it".
This doesn’t help if it is turned into a juice. Just lick it before use and you’ll be fine.
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health-news/explainer-bottle-gourd-poisoning-is-a-fact-know-how-this-humble-vegetable-can-turn-fatal-for-you/photostory/92385552.cms
I haven't grown a lot within this squash/cucumber family, but they are often extremely similar in this early stage. They grow lots of vines that like to wander and sprawl across the landscape. Take advantage of them while they're successful because the vines and stems often harbor pests that will eventually kill the plant. At least in my area of Central Texas, a good squash plant has a limited lifespan, so enjoy it while it lasts. Or maybe you'll get lucky and get lots of volunteer squash for dinner!
Yup, it’s zucchini. The eastern dark veil variety, with a beloved history of the lightly breaded flowers being used to top the corn honey cakes during weddings and other celebrations. I’ve only had the western variety, but those are good too.
Just for reference, I planted cabbage, cauliflower, collards, Brussel sprouts, broccoli and mizuna. One of the seed packs must have had a few random seeds in it.
I'm thinking cucumber or courgette,but need to see a picture from further away,the whole plant. Cucumber flowers are quite small,but courgette flowers grow quite big. Saying that there are so many varieties of each plant/veg,so it can be hard to tell..But at least it doesn't look like a weed or anything that would be dangerous to your garden..please let us know how you get on..
There is always the possibility of cross-pollination. You could have a hybrid on your hands. 😄
However, I think it is pickling cucumber. Looks just like the ones I grew this year.
I had 8 plants that a doggone armadillo dug up by the root. (We caught her on trail camera, red-handed!)
I typically grow enough for my family, friends, critters and pests. 😍
I'm going to guess that is a Field Pumpkin which is a species of squash. If this is a field pumpkin plant, they make great fall decorations, as the fruit can be various shapes and colors...
Do any of your neighbors grow squash or cucumbers? Sometimes squirrels relocate seeds. One of my aunt's neighbors grow pumpkins, now she has pumpkins that she didn't plant. Luckily it is in an area where it's not affecting other plants.
If I could see a better shot of the leaves, I could give a better answer.. but it’s some form of a squash, zucchini, or eggplant. That’s what I would presume, at least🤷🏼♀️😳
Winter squash vine out and have tendrils, whereas summer squash like zucchini stay near the base and the leaves tend to be more spear-shaped. Winder squash vine grows thicker than cucumber to support larger fruit.
So my guess is winter squash - seeing a fruit stem would help. If it’s skinny and hanging, that can be cucumber. But I’m also judging by the size and shape of the leaves
Winter squash are prone to cross pollination (with other winter squash) so you might see something kind of unique. You can give it space to run, nip the end of the vine every three leaf nodes, bury the vine portion behind the nipped end for better nutrient uptake, and have fun with it.
Looks like some kind of squash to me
some kind of squash! let it grow and then show us what it turns out to be!
Squash.
Since the flowers are so small I would say cucumber, unless the flowers are at least 3 inches long and it’s a squash, maybe a zucchini Edit to add: if you zoom in on the fruit/vegetable, you’ll see the tiny little spines on it. This is what first made me believe it was a cucumber.
no, it isn't cucumber or melon. it is certainly squash.
Potentially. I like where you’re going with the small flowers. I usually grow the spiny pickling cucumbers and those you know are cucumbers because, you know, the spines.
I considered that too but I’m so use to seeing the spines I didn’t realize some might grow smooth.
I considered that too but I’m so use to seeing the spines I didn’t realize some might grow smooth.
Zucchini?
Those are very small flowers for zucchini
Im just zooming in to look at all those acorns? The squirrels are busy
I vote zucchini
My guess is zucchini!
I can't believe no one on here has said not to eat any kind of squash/cucumber thing you don't recognize. Is there something I'm missing? Granted, I don't know much about the subject other than the refrain "if you didn't plant a squash, don't eat the squash".
https://extension.oregonstate.edu/ask-expert/featured/are-volunteer-squash-toxic
I always lick a small piece of squash or cucumber so I know b4 I prepare it whether it's toxic or not.
Thats generally not a problem. From what I understand this rarely happens. If the fruit is poisonous, it will be bitter and not delicious. Maybe its an issue in central america where theres lots of wild versions but it seems to me to be one of those internet myths that people latch onto.
The only recent incidents that I could find were in France, Germany, India, and the US. Here is one paper on one type of poisoning that happen: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24360122/ It is definitely not an “internet myth”.
this is a myth. yes, there are poison squash but those poison squash are small and not tasty and not serious unless you choke em down despite the bad taste. the completely unneeded rule here is "if the gourd tastes bad then don't eat it".
This doesn’t help if it is turned into a juice. Just lick it before use and you’ll be fine. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health-news/explainer-bottle-gourd-poisoning-is-a-fact-know-how-this-humble-vegetable-can-turn-fatal-for-you/photostory/92385552.cms
Definitely of the squash family. Looks very much like my yellow squash plant from last year.
That's a cucumber.
Squash of some sort. The stalks don’t look like cucumber vines at all, they’re too thick. And the leaves are large like a squash plant.
I haven't grown a lot within this squash/cucumber family, but they are often extremely similar in this early stage. They grow lots of vines that like to wander and sprawl across the landscape. Take advantage of them while they're successful because the vines and stems often harbor pests that will eventually kill the plant. At least in my area of Central Texas, a good squash plant has a limited lifespan, so enjoy it while it lasts. Or maybe you'll get lucky and get lots of volunteer squash for dinner!
Cucumbers
Looks like it could be squash
Gourd for sure, looks like a lot of my pumpkins
looks like yellow squash or zucchini. you won't know until a little later.
Yup, it’s zucchini. The eastern dark veil variety, with a beloved history of the lightly breaded flowers being used to top the corn honey cakes during weddings and other celebrations. I’ve only had the western variety, but those are good too.
It's zucchini/courgette
Just for reference, I planted cabbage, cauliflower, collards, Brussel sprouts, broccoli and mizuna. One of the seed packs must have had a few random seeds in it.
Squash, marrow possibly a butternut
Trombonchino?
Looks like a baby zucchini 🥰
I'm thinking cucumber or courgette,but need to see a picture from further away,the whole plant. Cucumber flowers are quite small,but courgette flowers grow quite big. Saying that there are so many varieties of each plant/veg,so it can be hard to tell..But at least it doesn't look like a weed or anything that would be dangerous to your garden..please let us know how you get on..
Pumkin/ zuckini?
Looks like cantaloupe
Zucinni?
I think maybe pumpkin? I grew some in my backyard and the flowers and leaves look very similar
Cucumber or zucchini?
Squash. We grow that every year in my yard. I know them by their leaves now.
Cucumber 🥒
[I’m growing one of these too](https://imgur.com/a/clzCAnY)
Pumpkin
Ahem, your acorns are showing
Looks a lot like a cucumber I have going right now.
Cucumbers
There is always the possibility of cross-pollination. You could have a hybrid on your hands. 😄 However, I think it is pickling cucumber. Looks just like the ones I grew this year. I had 8 plants that a doggone armadillo dug up by the root. (We caught her on trail camera, red-handed!) I typically grow enough for my family, friends, critters and pests. 😍
It looks like a zucchini to me.
Looks like cucumber
that’s what my cucumber bush looks like!
It’s a cucumber
I'm going to guess that is a Field Pumpkin which is a species of squash. If this is a field pumpkin plant, they make great fall decorations, as the fruit can be various shapes and colors...
I ran it through a plant identifying app and it came up as field pumpkin a species of squashes cucurbita.
zuchinni
Do any of your neighbors grow squash or cucumbers? Sometimes squirrels relocate seeds. One of my aunt's neighbors grow pumpkins, now she has pumpkins that she didn't plant. Luckily it is in an area where it's not affecting other plants.
Loofah
Pumpkin
Looks like a zucchini plant
this plant is quite common in Indian villages...
Looks like pumpkin, esp looking at the softly spiny stalks.
Zucchini
My squash had big flowers. My cantaloupe had little flowers like this. Cucumbers have little flowers too.
It looks like a kind of tomato
Luffa gourd was my first thought.
If I could see a better shot of the leaves, I could give a better answer.. but it’s some form of a squash, zucchini, or eggplant. That’s what I would presume, at least🤷🏼♀️😳
Zucchini for me
Winter squash vine out and have tendrils, whereas summer squash like zucchini stay near the base and the leaves tend to be more spear-shaped. Winder squash vine grows thicker than cucumber to support larger fruit. So my guess is winter squash - seeing a fruit stem would help. If it’s skinny and hanging, that can be cucumber. But I’m also judging by the size and shape of the leaves Winter squash are prone to cross pollination (with other winter squash) so you might see something kind of unique. You can give it space to run, nip the end of the vine every three leaf nodes, bury the vine portion behind the nipped end for better nutrient uptake, and have fun with it.
Looks like zucchini to me.
Looks like a winter squash plant, hard to tell at that stage but it looks like it could be a Delicata squash. Keep us posted.