Smart Pumpkin Growing: Use Toothpicks to Control Flowers & Boost Harvests #smartfarming #plants

Using toothpicks on pumpkin vines is a clever trick to control flowering and fruiting by gently pinching or marking specific areas to encourage balanced growth. This method helps redirect the plant's energy toward fewer, stronger fruits rather than excessive blooms.

Simply insert a toothpick near the base of a flower or young fruit to signal the plant to focus resources there. It's a low-effort way to boost yield and prevent overproduction.