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Subject: Flower end of pumpkin
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Joe Coyote |
Vancouver Island, British Columbia
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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
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7/10/2016 12:17:01 AM
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cweibz |
Karns City PA
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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 :)
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7/10/2016 9:07:12 AM
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Darren C (Team Big-N-Orange) |
Omaha, Ne.
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if you do i would wait til its older.
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7/10/2016 10:46:54 AM
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Doug14 |
Minnesota(dw447@fastmail.fm)
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Joe, Why do you want to cut it off? I recommend leaving it on. Cutting it off creates a risk of rot.
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7/11/2016 10:35:10 PM
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BiddyGoat |
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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.
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7/12/2016 7:02:19 AM
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Doug14 |
Minnesota(dw447@fastmail.fm)
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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?
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7/12/2016 1:49:15 PM
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Doug14 |
Minnesota(dw447@fastmail.fm)
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in the picture I meant
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7/12/2016 1:49:38 PM
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BiddyGoat |
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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.
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7/12/2016 6:57:54 PM
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