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29 Mar 15, Merrill (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Have large pumpkin vine which produces green pumpkins about tennis ball size, but then they all turn dark brown and shrivel up and fall off. What can I do?

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21 Mar 15, Gary (Australia - temperate climate)

Thank u Cindy and Keith. My pumpkins are about 2kgs in weight but turned from green stripes to yellow with tinges of green. They are solid and now have 9 on the vines but they are all going the same way. I have hand pollinated a couple but cannot understand why they are "yellowing". Am tempted to cut one open. your views appreciated!!!!

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04 Mar 15, gary (Australia - temperate climate)

Pumpkin grew from compost that I put in the ground and have had four large pumpkins . I have given them plenty of water but they are all turning yellow. The stems are still green and they are hard with a "full" sound when tapped I believe they are Jap pumpkins and I`m wondering if this is natural to turn yellow. Would appreciate any response as I have never had pumpkins growing.

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09 Mar 15, Cindy (Australia - temperate climate)

Sounds like it's a Butternut pumpkin. They grow from my worm compost too.

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08 Mar 15, keith (Australia - temperate climate)

G'dday gary.....Im inclined to think your pumpkin did not get pollinated as it's only then they turn yellow, I would try hand pollinating next time to insure fruit set.. It's worth the try... Good luck Cheers ..keith

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02 Mar 15, keith (Australia - temperate climate)

Ive had the very same problem with young pumpkin yellowing them falling off dur to lack of pollination,,, So I tried hand pollination but then the males didn't have any pollen showing on fingers or brush,,, I can only put it down to inmature males ??,,,, any answers to my problem would be most grateful

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05 Mar 15, gary (Australia - temperate climate)

Had the same problem but found if i opened up the male flowers before they do it themselves , you get a hell of a lot more pollen that way.

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27 Feb 15, Pat (Australia - temperate climate)

I have pumpkin vines growing in my back garden which have gone berserk, can I cut back the vines without hindering the growth of the pumpkins developing.

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18 Feb 15, Maggie (Australia - temperate climate)

Re Pumpkin's question : You can leave pumpkins in the ground until danger of frost is passed -- so it may still colour up, depending where you live ...

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16 Feb 15, Josephine (Australia - temperate climate)

We have a huge green pumpkin that does not look at all like changing colour. Is it alright to pick and eat it. Your assistance would be much appreciated.

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