Why Pumpkin Male Flowers Wither Before Opening: Normal Cycle

Introduction

Pumpkin male flowers that wither without opening are part of the normal bloom sequence.

Male Flowers Bloom and Drop in One Day

First flush is all males. Each opens for a single day, then withers and falls.

Female Flowers Follow in Two Weeks

After ~2 weeks, female flowers appear profusely. Pollination then occurs.

Conclusion

Be patient—male flowers are supposed to drop. Females will come soon.