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Vancouver Island, British Columbia

Hello, I was wondering how long after pollination till I know if the pollination took..

It’s been 5 days so far ...and I’m not sure what to look for.
I dare not squeeze it ..lol

Thank you in advance for any help
Joe

6/27/2018 12:13:47 AM

Mill Bay, British Columbia

Hey Joe, as long as it stays shiney and grows in circumference each day it should be a keeper. You will know for sure by day 7-10.

6/27/2018 12:19:27 AM

Mill Bay, British Columbia

This is what I mean by shiny.

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=260607

6/27/2018 12:22:07 AM

Colorado

around day 5 to seven the pumpkin will lay down and shine up and start to grow .measure the circumference daily-its either gonna make daily gains or its not viable.

6/27/2018 12:26:17 AM

Vancouver Island, British Columbia

Thanks Guys, I’ll keep an eye on it, and post a pic on day 10 to see what you guys think...

6/27/2018 12:57:53 AM

Upa Creek, MO

Be sure to remove the flower pedals too so the blossom can dry.

6/27/2018 8:31:30 AM

Mill Bay, British Columbia

Joe, looks good from today’s picture. The baby has laid down and is clearly bigger. In the next few days it will be increasing in circumference and before you know it, will be growing 3”-4” in circ per day.

6/28/2018 10:51:03 PM

Vancouver Island, British Columbia

Hi, heres a pic from day 9 — it’s still shiny and growing slowly, but our weather has been wet and cold-ish for this time of year. Today was our best day weather wise with a high of 20c (70f) >>>>> today it looks to be about 1.5 times the size of a tennis ball.

I’m guessing the pollination took?

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=292773

Thanks!

7/2/2018 11:35:23 PM