Why Pollunate the Pumpkins


Hello, all.  I have a curious question.  Why do you pollinate the flower?  If the female flower already has a pumpkin on it why is it necessary?  Also I have a Territorial Seed Catalog, it says that a pumpkin flower needs 8-10 visits per female flower for adequate pollination.  Why is that?
 
I hope someone can answer my questions.
Judy


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