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Nh

was eagerly awaiting my first female to open and it finally did yesterday. the stigma's in the flower were not very,(for lack of a better word)in order, symetrical i guess you could say. it didnt look unhealthy or anything but i guess im concerned if this means that something will be wrong with the pumpkin since the stigmas were not in a perfect circle. also, wondering if or how late july 15th in northern nh is very late or not? appreciate any responses and thaks again for all the help!

7/17/2008 11:21:34 AM

United Kingdom

Hey Justaroofer.
Did it look something like this ?
http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=89504
You will sometimes get deformities in the female. I would avoid pollinating this one if you can. Do you have any others about to open ?

PJ

7/17/2008 12:10:06 PM

Nh

hi, thanks for the picture. it didnt look as deformed nor did i see any seeds or whatever that was in your picture. but.... my female is sort of like yours. what will happen if i keep it?

7/17/2008 4:29:02 PM

United Kingdom

Hi. I`m not an expert by any means but I hear on the messasge boards that deformed lobes are a no no.

Anybody else wanna chime in ?

7/18/2008 5:45:55 AM

Joliet, IL

i have never kept one as scrambled as i did on my 1041, but the next one down the line didn't take and so i went with it. time will tell if it blows or makes it to show, but it is the fastest growing pumpkin i have ever had in my patch. at 74" circ. this morning on day 17. maybe it is a freak in a good way i hope. ya never know though. if it blows, it will be the last scrambled eggs blossum i ever keep unless like this one where i had no choice but to keep it as i ran out of room.

7/18/2008 3:10:25 PM