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If I leave a whole, intact pumpkin in my garden, will it break down and grow new vines on its own in time for next Halloween?

Posted - December 18, 2016

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  • 46117
    It might.  It is possible.  It is also possible that it might not.  But the seeds are viable and there are so many, at least a few should sprout.

    http://www.almanac.com/plant/pumpkins This post was edited by WM BARR . =ABSOLUTE TRASH at December 20, 2016 9:13 AM MST
      December 18, 2016 5:29 PM MST
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  • 2960
    Doubtful.
      December 18, 2016 5:31 PM MST
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  • It appears as though it would be better for you if you just planted the seeds.
    http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pumpkin/pumpkin-growing.htm
      December 18, 2016 5:32 PM MST
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  • 5614
    That pumpkin is dead, to grow nothing. Your best hope are the seeds passing into the soil. This post was edited by O-uknow at December 20, 2016 9:14 AM MST
      December 18, 2016 5:43 PM MST
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  • 53509
    In your garden?  That would depend on whether or not the rotted, festering, decomposing cadavers fertilize properly. 

    (Don't even think it: I've prepared several "Open immediately in case of my sudden and/or suspicious death" letters and distributed them all over the place. One step ahead of you.)
    ~
      December 18, 2016 5:56 PM MST
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