Re: Pollination
Keep the flowers covered only one day. I wouldn't use baggies
because they can damage the baby pumpkin if they come in
contact with it in the hot sun. I recommend just tying the
flower shut.
Some baby pumpkins are oblong some are round. This is perfectly
normal. I've seen little correlation between the shape of the
baby pumpkin and the final shape of the full grown pumpkin.
vince
--- WSMPEACE@aol.com wrote:
> Novice in Ky. Have 3 healthy AG vines growing, all 12 to 15
> ft. in length.
> 1st viable female flowers opened on all 3 vines this morning.
> I hand
> pollinated all 3 and covered with baggies.
> Question is: How long do I leave the baggies on? Also curious
> about shape of
> fruit under flowers, 2 out of 3 are quite oblong in shape, 1
> is almost
> perfectly round. Are these types of variations normal. Thanks
> again, in advance, for any and all input.
>
> Wayne
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