[AG] Little Pumpkins

[Linda Guy]

I can't be entirely sure, but I suspect your problem is similar to ones with
other squash plants. With little or no pollination, the plant might still
produce a very small fruit that is not viable for long. See the relevant
discussion in our Timely Tips column for July at
http://ag.arizona.edu/maricopa/garden/html/t-tips/july.htm
The tremendous heat does not help the pollination process.

Linda Guy


Marikelly Block wrote:

> arid_gardenerCan anyone answer this question?
> Thanks Kelly
>
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> >From: christie youngdale <bluemoon@tcsn.net>
> >Subject:
> >
> >sorry to bother you, but i have a question about growing pumpkins and
> >haven't had much luck.  my vines look great, but the pumpkins that have
> >grown are yellow like a squash and get mushy when about 4" in diameter.
> >
> >Can you help or refer me somewhere?????? i'm lost in internet space!
> >
> >thank you, christie
> >
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