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Honeoye Falls New York

When will my pumpkin start to turn orange? Its covered by a shade cloth all the time. Should I remove it soon?

8/25/2010 2:53:02 PM

Fresno, CA

I'd leave it on as long as you can, especially if your weighoff isn't until october. Maybe your pumpkin isn't supposed to turn orange. My pumpkin turned orange a long time ago with full shade coverage.

8/25/2010 4:51:20 PM

Upa Creek, Mo

Don't remove it if it is still growing. It will mature faster. Also, depending on its genetics, it might never turn orange.

8/25/2010 6:13:00 PM

Coventry R.I.

What is the seed you grew,,, and what did you cross it with.

8/25/2010 7:37:20 PM

Mill Bay, British Columbia

Same here, one of my pumpkins is awesome orange and has never seen the light of day.

8/25/2010 8:54:38 PM

Honeoye Falls New York

Frank all I know is it is a Thad Starr seed not sure of the genetics

8/25/2010 10:12:15 PM

Western NY

I'll hook you up with some seeds that should be very pretty for you for next year.

8/26/2010 8:22:04 AM

Honeoye Falls New York

Thanks Andy

8/26/2010 11:29:18 AM

West Chazy,N.Y.

Andy can you get me some of those pretty pumpkin seeds too?
Thanks RandyTcat!

8/26/2010 12:10:04 PM

Rhode Island

once the weather cools in september its healthier for the fruit to be uncovered during the day. covered heavy at night.
by doing so if it allows the pumpkins exterior to mature into whatever color it will be.

8/29/2010 8:33:43 AM