small pumpinks falling off

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1. jane
   

   hello
   
   Are they male or female blossoms? The first blossoms that pumpkins produce are generally all males, and once they close their work is done. If you see a small fruit at the base of the flower its a female and has the potential to grow into a pumpkin - some of the small fruits may shrivel up and die - for numberous reasons, but be patient. Sometimes hand pollinating improves fruit set in cold damp weather or when pollinators are scarce
   
   hope it helps

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2. amomipais82
   

   Hi,
   ok, now that your pumpkin is growing, keep your eyes on the stem where the main part of the plant is coming from. if you notice any soft part and yellowish "frass" like sawdust, you will have what I got. Squash vine borers. google the name and prepare yourself for a shock! if you see a single reddish egg on the stem, remove and smash! if you see the wasp like moth keep your eyes for the rest. apparently the first sign of damage is the long runners' leaves will wilt pretty strongly in the sun. if it is happening start looking for the holes and rotting frass. apparently they lay eggs in early june, and again in early august. so look out for them. nothing like walking out to inspect your lovely happily growing pumpkin plant, only to find yellow wilting dead plant overnight
   
   Thanks

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