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- Q.Squash And Pumpkins - When the flower blooms appear on the squash and pumpkins, I was told you have to pick the flower blooms ...
- Q.Our Pumpkin Plants Are Dying - Our pumpkin plants are turning yellow and then dying off.
- Q.Planting Pumpkin Seedlings - I live in New England and we have not had a great summer because of the rain. My pumpkins did ...
- Q.Pumpkin Vines - I have a garden full of pumpkin vines and they are growing through the fence and into my tomatoes. Should ...
- Q.Sugar Pumpkins - This is my first year gardening. I planted sugar pumpkins and the vine is enormous! The problem is I'm getting ...
- Q.Picking Pumpkins - I had pumpkin plants that came up from the pumpkin that we threw out last year. So I replanted them ...
- Q.Pumpkin Growing - My pumpkins are growing but the leaves at the main root are turning yellow and then die. The rest of ...
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Anonymous on
July 19, 2011Q.Squash and Pumpkins
When the flower blooms appear on the squash and pumpkins, I was told you have to pick the flower blooms off or the pumpkins and squash will not form. Is this true, or will the pumpkins and squash develop from the flower bloom?
Answered by
Nikki on
July 20, 2011
Certified ExpertA.Definitely leave the blossoms on. Squash (including pumpkins) have male and female flowers and need both to make squash fruit. Leave all the blossoms on to get fruit, but realize that only female blossoms will produce the fruit.
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
July 19, 2011Q.Our Pumpkin Plants Are Dying
Our pumpkin plants are turning yellow and then dying off.
- Answered by
Nikki on
July 20, 2011
Certified ExpertA.It sounds like you either have squash wilt or vine borers. These articles will help you with these issues:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/signs-and-treatments-of-squash-wilt.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/squash-pests-identifying-and-preventing-squash-vine-borer.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
July 23, 2011Q.Planting Pumpkin Seedlings
I live in New England and we have not had a great summer because of the rain. My pumpkins did not take and I had to go to the nursery and buy some pumpkin seedlings. It says to plant them two to a hill and 4 to 8 feet apart. Does that mean that I leave them above the ground and put soil around them or am I suppose to dig down the depth of the plant and then build up to a hill?
- Answered by
Cathy on
July 24, 2011A.Build the hill and plant the seedlings. You're running tight for time to get mature pumpkins, although some of the new varieties have a shorter maturity date.
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July 24, 2011Q.Pumpkin Vines
I have a garden full of pumpkin vines and they are growing through the fence and into my tomatoes. Should I cut the vines back or let them have at it? My garden is 40' by 80'.
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Cathy on
July 25, 2011A.You can prune your pumpkin vines, however if these are one of the smaller, Halloween type you can also grow them on a sturdy trellis. Just use knee highs or old, clean pantyhose as a "sling" to hold the growing fruit. It will get you odd looks and occasional comments from your neighbors. I grow sugar baby watermelons this way. The fruit is clean and I have little problem with disease or insects. However,here is an article that gives more information on pruning pumpkin vines. And a just in case ^-^ article on ripening green pumpkins
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Anonymous on
July 28, 2011Q.Sugar Pumpkins
This is my first year gardening. I planted sugar pumpkins and the vine is enormous! The problem is I'm getting blossoms, but no pumpkins. What's going on?
- Answered by
Nikki on
July 29, 2011
Certified ExpertA.This could be due to poor pollination. Poor pollination affects fruit set. High temperatures will cause plant stress. As a result, any pollinated fruit may have simply aborted. A heat wave can also deter bees from their job. You could also have more male flowers than females, which also inhibits pollination. You could try hand-pollinating your pumpkins, which is done in the same manner as with squash. Here is an article that may help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/pollinate-squash-by-hand.htm
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Anonymous on
July 30, 2011Q.Picking Pumpkins
I had pumpkin plants that came up from the pumpkin that we threw out last year. So I replanted them and they are doing great. Problem is they seem to be ripe already (July). If I pick them now, will they last until Halloween? Is it better to go ahead and pick them or wait as long as I can? How can I store them so they will keep until fall?
- Answered by
Nikki on
July 31, 2011
Certified ExpertA.Here is an article or two that you may find helpful:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pumpkin/pumpkin-growing-tips-for-halloween-pumpkins.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pumpkin/how-to-tell-when-pumpkins-are-ripe.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
July 31, 2011Q.Pumpkin Growing
My pumpkins are growing but the leaves at the main root are turning yellow and then die. The rest of the plant looks healthy. Now, I know that it wasn't getting enough water but I have corrected the problem. Could there be something else going on?
- Answered by
Susan75023 on
August 3, 2011A.Some yellowing of leaves is normal and since the rest of the plant looks healthy, it would not concern me.
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