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- Q.Pumpkin Seeds Froze - My pumpkins froze before I could save the seeds. Will they still be viable for planting in the spring? Thanks,Dawn
- Q.Pumpkin Diseases ? - We had a lot of appearance problems. Scabs and holes. Disease, virus, bugs??
- Q.Pumpkins - How do I ripen a pumpkin that has already been cut?
- Q.Will My Pumpkins Ripen - I have 3 large butternut pumpkins still on the vine and still green. If I cut the stem a meter ...
- Q.Pumpkin Plants Not Flowering - Greetings, I planted Japanese Black Pumpkin seeds on April 5th, the plants are big, some of the vines are over 20 ...
- Q.Japanese Black Pumpking Plants (12) With Over 25 Feet Long Vines And Not One Single Flower In Any Of Them. - Greetings, I planted Japanese Black Pumpkin seeds on April 5th. The plants are big, some of the vines are over 25 ...
- Q.Can You Eat Green Pumpkins? - We saved some seeds from last year's large orange pumpkin after carving for the children. They have grown well in ...
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November 14, 2018Q.Pumpkin seeds froze
My pumpkins froze before I could save the seeds. Will they still be viable for planting in the spring? Thanks,Dawn
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Downtoearthdigs on
November 14, 2018A.It is likely that most are damaged, and might not sprout. Some should still be viable, but you will want to over-seed when you plant. This will ensure that you get enough plants.
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December 28, 2018Q.Pumpkin Diseases ?
We had a lot of appearance problems. Scabs and holes. Disease, virus, bugs??
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Downtoearthdigs on
December 28, 2018A.It looks like Squash Bug damage. These links will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/squash-bug-control.htm
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June 8, 2019Q.pumpkins
How do I ripen a pumpkin that has already been cut?
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Downtoearthdigs on
June 8, 2019A.Ripening out of the patch- As previously mentioned, green and partially orange pumpkins ripen up with sunlight, warmth, and time. If the garden season is over, and the fruit is still green, follow these steps:
Remove the pumpkins from the patch and wash off the dirt.
Place your pumpkins on a warm, sunny deck or patio.
They can also be brought inside. If you bring them indoors, make sure there is good air circulation to minimize the chances of mold and rotting.
Turn the greenest side of the pumpkin towards the sun.
Rotate the pumpkin from time to time to allow the sun to reach the greener parts of the pumpkin.
If left outdoors, bring them in at night to keep the pumpkins' temperature warmer.Was this answer useful?00 - Asked by
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June 25, 2019Q.will my pumpkins ripen
I have 3 large butternut pumpkins still on the vine and still green. If I cut the stem a meter from pumpkin will they ripen, or do they need to stay attached?
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Downtoearthdigs on
June 25, 2019A.Did you plant these from your own harvested seeds, or did this come from a seed packet? It doesn't look like this particular variety will ever turn any other color, even if left on the vine. It appears to have cross pollinated with another member of the same family. This is common to have something come up that looks nothing like the parent if it were a seed from an openly pollinated plant.
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June 27, 2019Q.Pumpkin plants not flowering
Greetings, I planted Japanese Black Pumpkin seeds on April 5th, the plants are big, some of the vines are over 20 feet long, we do not have one single flower in any of the plants (12 plants). I sprayed on June 18 Phosphate/Potash (0.10.10) on the leaves at a rate of two tablespoons per gallon. We still do not have any flowers growing. Do you have any explanation/remedy? I would appreciate any help. Thanks Jose
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Downtoearthdigs on
June 28, 2019A.This article will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pumpkin/pumpkin-plant-not-flowering.htm
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June 30, 2019Q.Japanese Black Pumpking Plants (12) with over 25 feet long vines and not one single flower in any of them.
Greetings, I planted Japanese Black Pumpkin seeds on April 5th. The plants are big, some of the vines are over 25 feet long, but we do not have one single flower in any of the plants (12 plants). I sprayed on June 18 Phosphate/Potash (0.10.10) on the leaves at a rate of two tablespoons per gallon. The PH of the soil is 7. We still do not have any flowers growing. How long should I wait before I give up and take the plants out? Please advise. Do you have any explanation/remedy? I would appreciate any help. Jose
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Downtoearthdigs on
July 1, 2019A.This article will help you pinpoint the issues and how to correct.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pumpkin/pumpkin-plant-not-flowering.htm
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July 20, 2019Q.Can you eat green pumpkins?
We saved some seeds from last year's large orange pumpkin after carving for the children. They have grown well in the allotment but the pumpkins are green -- are they edible ?
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Downtoearthdigs on
July 20, 2019A.The light green pumpkins that still had soft skin could be eaten just like any other squash. The dark green pumpkins with hard skins were fully mature and would turn orange if they got enough sun. ... Add the cut up green pumpkin and spices. Cook stirring frequently until pumpkin is tender.
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