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derry n.h u.s.a.

my question is, is it o.k to cut off the button on the blosem end flush with the skin,the pumpkin i have growing will crush down shortly on to the button,woried it might split the blossem end,thanks for any replies John G.

8/1/2012 3:09:24 PM

Rhode Island

john
if it were me id leave it and just dig out a small hole for the blossom to rest in.
cutting it is never a natural thing to do but if you had to im sure the risk is minimal.
me? id just dig a hole for the blossom to rest in if i was that worried.i dont like cutting on the fruit unless i have no alternative.
pap

8/1/2012 5:27:59 PM

Cameron

If you have no choice, then cut it off. We.ve done it a few times without problems. I'm not sure if I'd cut it off flush. We left a 1/2" stub to allow it to dry out. I don't like to do it unless we have no choice. I'd follow Paps advise & dig out a small hole if possible.

Jane & Phil

8/2/2012 8:36:18 AM