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Idaho

How and when would I trim off a crooked blossom on AG?

7/25/2016 1:17:37 PM

Central NY

Do you have to?... Most leave them on...

7/25/2016 1:26:38 PM

Slate River,Ont. Canada

Just leave it be. It ain`t no pretty contest.

7/25/2016 2:16:56 PM

Colorado

Leave it unless it rots.

7/25/2016 2:29:01 PM

Sourthern Utah

i usually cut the dries blossom off after 3/4 days after pollination,, dont want them to hold moisture on the end, can cause rot

7/26/2016 8:35:33 AM

Minnesota([email protected])

Curt,
I could be wrong, but I think Bobbitt Bench is referring to the blossom end knob, and you are referring to the flower petals.

Bobbit Bench,
I'd leave the blossom end knob on as long as it doesn't cause trouble for the pumpkin, or isn't rotting. If you cut it off it could invite rot in that area. Are you wanting to cut it off just for looks?

7/26/2016 2:12:17 PM

Sourthern Utah

thanks doug,, i never cut the knob off,, and actually protect it as best i can,, acidental bump.. BOOM, fruit is gone

7/26/2016 5:26:29 PM