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questions

I was worried when my first female came out and I had no male, however
these last 3 or 4 days I have had a new female every day to pollinate and
the males to pollinate with.  I have noticed as I am getting more vine
growth that the vines are getting that taproot.  I have read in various
places that if you mound dirt over these that it will develop  2 taproots
thus allowing for a more efficient uptake of nutrients and moisture.
Question #1:  How close to my pumpkin should I mound as I have noticed
that some of the taproots are close to the fruit?
Question #2 - The first female flower that I had did not get pollinated
as I had no male at the time, but there is a pumpkin developing. Is the
pumpkin going to abort this or do I have a freak of nature?
Question #3 - In my inexperience I planted giant pumpkins and squash in a
small area of 25 feet x 50 feet.  I have vines all over the place, but
thought I would let them go.  Will this take away from the final weight?
 (I am giving them plenty of fertilizer and water)

That is all for now.
Sean from Alberta
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