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Mon, Jun 16, 14 at 14:43
| I see lots of male blooms, but only maybe 1 female per plant so far. I know the males usually outnumber the female flowers, but I didn't realize it'd be by so much. Is this completely normal? Also, the female blooms seem to grow slower than the males, although I suppose I'm just being very impatient. |
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- Posted by daninthedirt 8b / HZ10 Cent. TX (My Page) on Mon, Jun 16, 14 at 15:15
| For squash, melons, and cukes, I usually see a 4 or 5 -to- 1 ratio of male/female. I've been suspicious that the plants put out fewer female flowers when it has a fruit load on the vine, which is probably a smart strategy. |
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| That's normal... The worst is when you have a lone female flower bloom and no males... It irks me every time... |
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