Freaky Tom pumpkins?

Discussion in 'Edible Gardening' started by Stingo, Aug 13, 2011.

  1. Stingo

    Stingo Gardener

    Joined:
    Apr 5, 2006
    Messages:
    1,382
    Ratings:
    +21
    hi,

    I am growing these pumpkins in my allotment but I am baffled because they are green at the moment and should be orange!! I am hoping they will change in time for halloween.

    Anybody know anything about these pumpkins please?

    PS they are looking very healthy
     
    Stingo, Aug 13, 2011
    #1 Quote in Conversation
  2. Marley Farley

    Marley Farley Affable Admin! Staff Member

    Joined:
    May 11, 2005
    Messages:
    30,588
    Occupation:
    Grandmother Gardener Councillor Homemaker
    Location:
    Under the Edge Zone 8b
    Ratings:
    +14,127
    Hi Stingo, it probably isn't warm enough.. I had that problem a few years back & my friend from CA sent me this, which I followed & it worked for me... :sunny:
     
    • Like Like x 1
      Marley Farley, Aug 13, 2011
      #2 Quote in Conversation
    • pete

      pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

      Joined:
      Jan 9, 2005
      Messages:
      52,360
      Gender:
      Male
      Occupation:
      Retired
      Location:
      Mid Kent
      Ratings:
      +98,056
      Stingo, I dont know anything about your specific pumpkin type, but it is early days yet, we have another 2 months or more before Halloween.

      They are probably still in active growth, so still green, ripening will start some time in the Autumn once growth has stopped.

      Dont cut them off the plant yet.
       
      • Like Like x 1
        pete, Aug 13, 2011
        #3 Quote in Conversation
      • JWK

        JWK Gardener Staff Member

        Joined:
        Jun 3, 2008
        Messages:
        32,984
        Gender:
        Male
        Location:
        Surrey
        Ratings:
        +51,540
        • Like Like x 1
          JWK, Aug 13, 2011
          #4 Quote in Conversation
        Loading...
        Similar Threads - Freaky Tom pumpkins
        1. Pete8

          Tomato self-defence

          Pete8, Jan 13, 2025, in forum: Pests, Diseases and Cures
          Replies:
          0
          Views:
          399
          Pete8
          Jan 13, 2025
        2. hailbopp

          Very good customer service from seed supplier.

          hailbopp, Jan 12, 2025, in forum: Edible Gardening
          Replies:
          9
          Views:
          640
          NigelJ
          Jan 14, 2025
        3. JWK

          Tomato Growing 2025

          JWK, Dec 31, 2024, in forum: Edible Gardening
          Replies:
          32
          Views:
          2,727
          Grandma Sue
          Feb 14, 2025
        4. Fred Clarke

          Tomato Seed Swap 2024/25

          Fred Clarke, Oct 2, 2024, in forum: Edible Gardening
          Replies:
          13
          Views:
          1,385
          Fred Clarke
          Nov 8, 2024
        5. Sheroo

          Does anyone want to do a tomato/chilli seed swap?

          Sheroo, Sep 29, 2024, in forum: Edible Gardening
          Replies:
          2
          Views:
          602
          Sheroo
          Oct 4, 2024

        Share This Page

        1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
          By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
          Accept Learn More...
          Dismiss Notice