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How long does a flower need the lobes after it's pollinated? In other words, how long does it take the pollen to grow tubes down into the baby pumpkin, so the lobes are no longer needed?

7/7/2005 7:54:38 PM

Indiana

oops, I forgoted, but its not very long....day or 2? someone has to have a book that says that info

Tom

7/7/2005 9:50:17 PM

Ctpumpkin@optonline.net

I've been looking for this data too Brigette. Judging from field observation, my guess is 48 hours but I have no proof.

7/7/2005 9:50:30 PM

Utah (Wolfleym@aol.com)

I have broken of the blossom from 2 pumpkins around beach ball size. Both stopped growing. Not sure if there was a connection there or just coincidence...?

7/8/2005 2:19:42 AM

Commack, NY

i cut off the blossom end of one of my fruits one year and it was fine, it was about 400 lbs at the time though.

7/8/2005 9:18:08 AM