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Cheyenne, Wyoming

How many days old does a pumpkin need to be, before the chances of it aborting are remote?

John

7/21/2003 11:50:34 PM

Garden State Pumpkins

basketball size

7/22/2003 12:20:11 AM

Indiana

I had one abort at day 18....really made me mad.

But in general, you can tell after 3-4 days. If they are still shiny and growing you did well. Thats for pollination set.

A fruit can abort through the season up until maturity. I'm not sure when a fruit is considered mature(dont confuse with growth), but for me I would say 40-45 day, longer in cooler regions.

Hope this helps.

Tom Beachy

7/22/2003 1:03:52 AM