Winter Squash readily cross and also cross with summer squash, pumpkins etc…i have had tan colored pumpkins with the flavor of butternuts way to many times. This link gives you an idea of what i used to grow Clarkinks older fruit and vegetable growing Projects in Kansas
Never tried that. I know nicotines aka tobacco are sometimes used to poson bugs. Mow i think they synthesize those. I’m not a good person to give that advise since i never have that problem.
Thats what happens with my zuchini. Wow do i get that! You have a nice patch!