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Cornwall UK.(50N 5W)300ft.

Does the number of lobes affect the final shape of the pumpkin,is 4 lobes likely to be rounder than 5 or 6.

7/10/2002 4:59:40 PM

colorado

I would think genetics would be the factor of the shape, just my opinion. Steve

7/10/2002 6:16:17 PM

Greencastle, PA

It has to do with genetics and pollination. A more completely pollinated lobe will be larger than another lobe that wasn't pollinated as well, this will cause an fruit to be uneven.
Tom

7/11/2002 12:45:16 AM

Cornwall UK.(50N 5W)300ft.

Thanks,
I'm thinking up all these questions because I'm going nuts waiting for a flower to open.It's worse than having a baby.

7/12/2002 1:51:57 AM