A plumcot. Looks just like an ordinary plum, but just take one bite and you’ll instantly realize it’s different. They are delicious. But what is a plumcot? It’s a cross between a plum and an apricot. But how does that work?
To discover this, we need to dive into the science of cross-pollinating. According to Dictionary.com, it is the transfer of pollen from the flower of one plant to the flower of a plant having a different genetic constitution. In the wild, it happens when either a bee or the wind carries pollen in between plants.
However, it only works with plants of the same species, but different varieties. It would not be possible to grow a hybrid between a cucumber and a squash. It’s just not possible. Just a like a dog can’t mate with a cat, only other dogs can. Also, it doesn’t directly affect the fruit, but it will grow something else if you plant the seeds of that fruit.
Read more at:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/plumcot-trees/growing-plumcot-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/cross-pollination.htm