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15 Sep 20, (Australia - temperate climate)

Good luck, gardening is all about trying new things. My daughter has me growing sun flowers, first time in 40+years.

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03 Sep 20, Abdul Mogale (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

I farm in Heidelberg, Gauteng and would like to try pumpkin on a 17 hactre land without irrigating. Please advise me. (Gardenate says : This is not a farm advisory site. Contact your nearest agricultural department. )

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27 Aug 20, alexander (USA - Zone 9b climate)

I read that they can have trouble pollinating without a little help, though I haven't started growing mine yet.

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20 Sep 20, Ivie Walker (USA - Zone 9a climate)

Because of the heat in zone 9a. Plants have difficulty pollinating when temperatures are 90 degrees or higher. In Southern Nevada temps got to 120 degrees. I plant seeds especially seedlings once temps are below 90 degrees. When temps are high I use Blossom Set to help the fruit to set on

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28 Aug 20, Anonymous (USA - Zone 6b climate)

If you don't have active bees when they flower then you can hand pollinate. A female flower is only open for a few hours one day, if not pollinated then no pumpkin grows. Google how to do it.

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26 Jul 20, Jaime (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Hi, I'm on the Central Coast of NSW. Is there any way of growing pumpkins so they're ready for Halloween?

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27 Jul 20, Anon (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

It says 15-20 weeks so you are outside of that timeframe. The seeds need warm weather to germinate. and grow. You could try, the pumpkin grows pretty quickly then takes about 3-4 weeks to mature to eat. Need full sun.

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17 Jul 20, Neil (Australia - tropical climate)

How do I germinate by hand? Are there male and female flowers?

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19 Jul 20, Liz (Australia - tropical climate)

There are male and female flowers. The female ones have a tiny pumpkin behind the flower. When you can see the yellow pollen in the male flowers, either pick one and gently rub inside the female flowers or use a cottonbud to collect pollen from the male flower and then rub in the female flower.

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13 Jul 20, Marylee (USA - Zone 8b climate)

I was hoping to plant some pumpkins, but I am worried they won't grow very well since it is almost the middle of July. Can I still plant some in my garden? I live in a very warm climate too.

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