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Shotgun Kid (Don)

Bristow Oklahoma

My plant 1618.2 Bryson is about 7 to 8 feet and have yet to see any sign of female bloosem should I be concerned yet?

5/27/2012 1:05:26 PM

Josh Scherer

Piqua, Ohio

how old is the plant? if older than 60 days you might try a different fertilizer to make it bloom.

5/27/2012 1:54:07 PM

matt-man

Rapid City, SD

time for one shot of blossem booster.....tomato blossem booster works wonders

5/27/2012 2:27:16 PM

cojoe

Colorado

nope-not to worry

5/27/2012 7:52:14 PM

Shotgun Kid (Don)

Bristow Oklahoma

I forgot to tell every body this plant is only 45 days old secondary vines are about 3 feet each way.. Lot of small male bloom coming just do not see any femaes.

5/27/2012 9:18:35 PM

meaford

Ontario

I think you've got an itchy trigger finger Don! lol. lots of time yet. Terry

5/27/2012 9:44:57 PM

Jeremy Robinson

Buffalo, New York

i could be wrong here, but i would say if u have no problem with males....females should appear also.

but maybe im wrong ??

5/27/2012 10:05:52 PM

cntryboy

East Jordan, MI

Females on a plant will start showing soon but it's still a little early. 45-60 days is normal in perfect conditions and if the plant is big enough to support them. If plant is stressed it might be earlier or later. In my limited experience I generally don't see a female until the main is 8-9 ft and the sides are about 5 or 6. Relax and don't go crazy with fertilizer trying to force it. When it is ready they will come.

5/28/2012 3:24:37 AM

Shotgun Kid (Don)

Bristow Oklahoma

thanks all!

5/28/2012 8:37:19 PM

Shotgun Kid (Don)

Bristow Oklahoma

Just saw female bloom going to be around 10 feet out.

5/29/2012 9:57:25 PM

pburdon (Team Lunatic)

Goodwood, Ontario, Canada

Perfect!!!

5/30/2012 7:30:02 AM

pap

Rhode Island

every plant is different. some throw females atarting at a couple feet? some take longer .but eventually they should all throw off some pumpkins.
a lot of this has to do with the balance in your soil as well.
thats why they sell blossom booster ,etc, products. for gardens that are not so well balanced.

5/30/2012 9:36:47 AM

Shotgun Kid (Don)

Bristow Oklahoma

Amazing I think my plant decided it want babys..lol One female at 10 feet on main and now I have two different secondarys with females also..I think I want to just leave alone for awhile and see with 2 to leave. I know I will leave one on main. But might try one on a secondary also.

6/2/2012 3:19:36 PM

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