[Arid_gardener] Re: Pumpkins Not Setting Fruit

[Olin Miller]

The problem is probably poor or no pollination due to thr decline in
honeybee populations or othe reasons as Linda, Carolyn and Dick have
indicated.  Hand pollination will help.

Honeybees are most active in the early morning hours and it helps to attract
them to your pumpkin blossoms by planting in an area that is in full
sunlight from sunrise to about 10:00 AM.

Olin Miller, Master Gardener Volunteer
U of A Cooperative Extension, Maricopa County AZ
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----- Original Message ----- From: <patdress at msn.com>
Sent: Sunday, August 05, 2007 5:59 PM
> Pat Dressendorfer 85284
> We are trying to grow pumpkins for our grandchildren.  The plants are
> thriving and producing many big, yellow blooms.  When the fruit gets about
> 2 inches long, it drops off.  Are we overwatering, underwatering or ??
> The leaves wilt some mid-day but recover overnight.  Thanks for any ideas.