Re: females dying?
Beth,
How long is your main vine, and how many square feet (estimate) does it
cover? It could be that mother nature is aborting these young female
pumpkins/blossoms because they are too young and immature at this time (the
plant is just not ready).
Dave
Sterling, MA (8 seasons growing AG's)
PB 627lb. (2001)
----- Original Message -----
From: "beth.collins" <beth.collins@sbcglobal.net>
To: <pumpkins@hort.net>
Sent: Saturday, June 28, 2003 10:24 AM
Subject: females dying?
> I am a first year grower and I have a problem with my female flowers dying
> before they even open up. I'm not sure what is causing this or what to do.
> They all have tiny little pumpkins about the size of a pea and the little
buds
> don't even start opening before they turn brown and die. This is happening
on
> the only two plants I have. The male flowers are blooming like crazy and
look
> great. Both plants look good and healthy other than that. Any ideas what I
can
> do? Thanks
>
> Beth
>
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