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Vancouver Island, British Columbia

Wondering if it's ok to cut the end off the pumpkin, the flower end stem thing?

Thanks for any info
Joe

Oh here's a link to my pumpkin - http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=260090

7/10/2016 12:17:01 AM

Karns City PA

No don't cut off the button , just keep it dry I usually put a little fan on mine and you will be fine. If you cut it off the pumpkin will more than likely go down :)

7/10/2016 9:07:12 AM

Omaha, Ne.

if you do i would wait til its older.

7/10/2016 10:46:54 AM

Minnesota(dw447@fastmail.fm)

Joe,
Why do you want to cut it off? I recommend leaving it on. Cutting it off creates a risk of rot.

7/11/2016 10:35:10 PM

Joe, I read in the book, "How to Grow World Class Giant Pumpkins The All Organic Way" to wait until the flower petals dry and brown a bit. These can be gently removed and this will help you maintain the area from insects, critter damage, etc.

7/12/2016 7:02:19 AM

Minnesota(dw447@fastmail.fm)

BiddyGoat,
In the pick it looks like the flower petals are completely off.

Joe are you talking about the blossom end knob? If so, why remove it?

7/12/2016 1:49:15 PM

Minnesota(dw447@fastmail.fm)

in the picture I meant

7/12/2016 1:49:38 PM

I originally tried to view the pic this am, but could not bring up the link. I am able to see the blossom end now. I would not remove the blossom end knob.

7/12/2016 6:57:54 PM