Re:
So I dont look like an idiot, my 3 days was from a fully sized green flower
to opening. Sorry. I spend several hours a day working in the patch, so I
see them when they are appearing at the vine end, but I dont worry about the
opening until the a full size and green.
On 7/27/06, Jordan Rivington <jordan.rivington@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> About 3 days give or take. Two days before you will see some yellow in the
> flower. The night before, it is very orange/yellow. You will know when you
> see it. Make sure to cover the flower (I use a bucket) so the bees dont
> cross-pollinate for you. If you cover it a day early, there is no harm, but
> if you are late, you wont be able to use the seeds next season with any
> certainty.
>
> Also, remember to bring 3-4 males inside that are ready to open in the
> morning too, so the bees dont steal all of the pollen. I usually pollinate
> around 8:30 in the morning.
>
> Jordan Rivington
>
>
> On 7/27/06, Tara and Dave <twigard@telus.net> wrote:
> >
> > Hello...I have a quick pumpkin question....approx. how long does a
> > female take
> > to flower once you can notice the fruit? (sounds like a joke, i
> > know..but its
> > a serious question!) Thanks in advance for any advice
> >
> > Dave
> > Vancouver, British Columbia
> >
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