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Cameron,ontario Team Lunatic

I pollinated 2 pumpkins this morning and about an hour later it poured rain. I was wondering if the rain will affect the pollination process, I didn't close the flowers on the pumpkins. Any thoughts on the subject.

7/11/2003 11:56:04 AM

Edmonton, Canada

The rain may have washed the pollen off. It's a good idea to close the flowers for that very reason. You could try the whole process again if there is any pollen left on any of the males.

7/11/2003 12:14:42 PM

Topsfield, Ma.

I placed a 5 gal pail over the one I pollinated this A.M. for just that reason...you might want to try this next time ? Best of luck.

7/11/2003 8:40:44 PM

Ljubljana, Slovenia

My misting system filled the flower with water to the top and it was still pollinated... maybe pollen likes to swim

7/12/2003 2:25:53 AM

Caceres, mid west of Spain

Red hear, you didn't close the flowers???????!!!!!!!!!!
How could you did that???????!!!!!!!!!!
Please, be serious, man, take a piece of string, it isn't expensive at all -:)

Don

7/12/2003 7:38:00 AM

Cameron,ontario Team Lunatic

Another hard lesson learned, skys started out clear and then WAM in comes the storm. Hade a pumpkin open this morning and was quick to close it up. Thanks Phil

7/12/2003 9:17:17 AM