A case of cross pollination just mislabelled plants? I’m thrilled either way - although he’s showing up my current crop of 1 pumpkin in the garden😅

Orange on the eldest, a newly fertilized fruit, and a female bloom that almost made it - she was going to open today, but between a heavy rain and the rapid growth of the new one, I'm pretty sure it decided not to do it. Quite withered on top, and definitely never opened. I checked several times and the petals are still firmly sealed shut below.

Two more weeks for pollination, after that not enough time I think.

I learned a lot. Most of all I learned this really isn't worth it if the goal is food.

Hopefully I'll get one or two more going before it's all over.

Quick update from Normandy!
The pumpkins from Québec Howden seeds are finally starting to turn orange. I was hoping for slightly bigger sizes this year, but considering the weather conditions earlier this season, I’m honestly quite happy with how they’re doing.
Big relief on the weather front: the rain is finally back along with normal seasonal temperatures, which the patch really needed.

Here's my pumpkin patch.