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Hi all, sorry for the novice question and wording. I planted a few large breed pumkin seeds for my son to see a large pumking grow. Only 1 seed took, but the vine was beautiful, so i thought I was on my way. I see the flowers open, and behind them a small fetus pumkin bulb emerge, but the flower dies and the bulb just rots after a few days. I am thinking that my vine is a virgin and will remain that way unless I can pollinate one of the blossums. Is that accurate? I do not have time to grow some boys to take care of the task, so is there a way to get some pollen from a stud farm and artifically inseminate before I miss out on what's left of the growing season? thanks for your patience and guidance.

7/5/2011 10:23:32 AM

Middle TN

you can use a male bloom from the same plant to pollinate the female (fetus pumpkin bulb) ....blooms with out the bulb are male and can be used to do the deed :)

7/5/2011 12:23:14 PM

USA

thanks tammy! I hope to see another fetus emerge soon. I suspect I just pluck a male bloom and rub him up against the female? is that correct? LOL... feels like I am on a dirty forum here. thanks again

7/5/2011 12:42:59 PM

Middle TN

It does seem a bit naughty doesnt it? lol heres a link that may help... http://www.bigpumpkins.com/HowTo/Pollinate/

7/5/2011 5:11:27 PM

Springfield, VT

It maybe the female is aborting and it may teake several tries for sucess

7/5/2011 5:16:43 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

rayNJ, high temps will reduce chances of successful pollination...some cooling methods might be needed (depending on temp, at time of the deed)...shade, ice, fan are some of the common methods. Hope this helps!! Peace, Wayne Grow em BIG!!!

7/5/2011 11:09:35 PM

Circleville, OH

defineitley shade the pumpkin for a few days before and all the time after pollination.

7/6/2011 12:02:51 AM

Frenchburg, Ky

I second cntryboy's comment.

7/6/2011 9:21:15 AM

Middle TN

yep, shade and cooling will definately increase your chances :)

7/6/2011 9:53:00 AM

USA

thank you all. I tasked my wife with the act of insemination; she was very gentle (but complained about needing to do the bees work LOL). It has indeed been hot, so I will figure out a way to shade the pumkin & vine from here on out. I'll drop back and let you know how I make out.

cheers

7/6/2011 10:17:41 AM

Illinois

Just how much water should be given to the Pumpkin and how often?

9/14/2011 5:43:00 AM

Zurich, Ontario Canada

rayNJ- Don't forget about fore-play to get her in the mood. I mean the pumpkin of course!!!!!!

5/30/2012 9:59:17 PM