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South Bloomfield, Ohio

I know I have read posts before regarding seeds in the blossom, but apparently I didn't retain any of the information.

I pollinated a blossom with five lobes, one of which was pushed in toward the center by a growth containing several miniature seeds.

What becomes of pumpkins which are a product of such blossoms?

6/21/2010 9:59:00 PM

Ohio

I grew a 800 plus pounder last year that did have seeds in the blossom end .
It was the first pumpkin I have ever grown before like that and would usually cull them because of the bad luck growers say they have with them, but I didnt have a bit of trouble with mine.

6/21/2010 10:15:12 PM

Joliet, IL

in my case last year it grew my new pb with no ill effects and the pumpkin was pollinated on june 23 and was still sound oct 29th at carving day.

6/21/2010 10:15:55 PM

Jericho Vermont

Joe,
I had to choose two pollinations last year with seeds in the blossum based upon timing, vine position etc. and they were both healthy and fine. If I had a choice they would not be chosen but sometimes it is what you got.
John

6/22/2010 12:18:42 PM

Western NY

I had bad luck with one here. I'm going to try to avoid using them this year if possible.

6/22/2010 12:35:02 PM

Midway, UT

Thad Starr grew his 1528 from a blossom with seeds in it.

6/22/2010 7:01:54 PM

South Bloomfield, Ohio

Thanks for the responses guys. I'll ride it out for awhile, at least until the next one comes along. I just didn't want to waste a great plant by choosing a blossom which would produce a freak.

6/22/2010 9:41:43 PM

South Dakota

Last year almost all of mine were that way(weather maybe) They didnt seem to cause any problems.

6/23/2010 5:30:45 PM