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Cut open one of my pumpkins to obtain the seeds and took notice of a seed that geminated within the pumpkin cavity. It had about 4 inch roots and the seed was opening up with pale white leaves starting to push their way out. The plant & pumpkin were healthy and the pumpkin was just cut from the vine today and no problems with rot on the inside. Anyone else ever have this?

9/30/2023 7:11:38 PM

Mission Viejo, CA

This is normal. It doesn't happen every year, but the longer the pumpkin is off the vine, I believe the risk of seeds germinating inside increases. It is compounded by warmer climates no doubt.

9/30/2023 7:30:51 PM

Colorado

yep, happens all the time.

9/30/2023 8:30:56 PM

Upa Creek, Mo

Pretty common, I cut one open a few years back and found a 200 pounder 33DAP that was growing inside. We carved it and put it in the porch.

10/1/2023 8:08:53 AM

Bethlehem CT

lol!!

10/1/2023 8:48:21 AM

Westmoreland, KS

Barbie's so old it'll probably have one growing out the stem soon!

10/1/2023 8:58:42 AM

Partlow,Va

Haha Luke

10/1/2023 10:13:28 AM

Cohutta GA

I had green leaves! 1/4” blossom wall letting light in. Crazy

10/1/2023 10:17:07 AM