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Michigan

So, I removed the towel I have over my pumpkin to see how it looks then flipped out. Something is DEFINITLY wrong. Help, quick! I'm leaving for vacation tommorow! (Will have a timed watering system running.)

Link to picture: http://s1016.photobucket.com/albums/af287/SamATC/Giant%20Pumpkins/?action=view&current=pumpkin001.jpg

8/9/2010 11:31:20 AM

Western PA

I have never seen a pic like that. Is that area soft ? Looks like mold on it.I would wait to get some other responses. If it is solid I would think you may have to scrape that stuff off then apply captan or sulfur powder to the wound.

8/9/2010 11:41:30 AM

Upa Creek, Mo

Has your towel been wet for a while?

8/9/2010 11:57:50 AM

Bristol R.I. USA

Bleach it if it's hard at all. Captain and a fan. It looks bad hope it can be saved.

8/9/2010 12:18:14 PM

The bottom of New Jersey

Wow. The sunken white areas look exactly like sunscald which is usually caused by water laying on the surface of the fruit while the sun is shining on it. Many different types of fruit/vegetables can get this, the water on the surface acts like a magnifying glass when the sun shines through it burning the surface cells of the fruit. The dark spots inside this area look like mold which means it has been this way for at least a few days. Unfortunately, I think your goose is cooked. Sorry that this happened to you.

8/9/2010 12:50:35 PM

Michigan

Well, could I put plaster or something on it and it will keep growing? It's pretty soft. Crap... ANY way I can save it? I have another pumpkin growing on the same plant, but it's pretty late? :(

8/9/2010 12:59:04 PM

Michigan

And I think the towel might have been wet, I haven't checked it for a day or two because of real life circumstances (hope that made sense). Crap again.

8/9/2010 1:00:21 PM

Upa Creek, Mo

Ranger, I think that is why people use sheets over towels because they dry quicker. All I can say is keep it dry and do what the others said. On the bright side, all the energy will be going to the other pumpkin now, but be sure to not let it be wet for long periods or else!

8/9/2010 2:01:23 PM

Michigan

Alright. I've formulated a plan - please tell me if it's stupid or not. It's not as soft as I thought it was, just went out and checked it again, so I'm going to use bleach to kill the mold. Then, would it be okay to use this glue I have to seal it up? It's called E6000 and it's rubbery/flexible and doesn't let water through. Would that give me a chance at saving? Really don't want to loose it.

8/9/2010 2:11:54 PM

Pataskala,OH

I would set another one just in case. Very likely you may lose it.

8/9/2010 3:43:36 PM

Pataskala,OH

You still have 50-60 days to grow.

8/9/2010 3:44:11 PM

Roy, Washington

You might as well give your plan a try. What have you got to lose? We all may learn something from your experiment.

8/9/2010 4:01:49 PM

Anchorage, Alaska

I would cut it off and try for the other fruit.

8/9/2010 4:07:37 PM

chilliwack, b.c. , canada eh

had this happen to me last year minus the mold. the white patch just kept growing with the fruit. i got it at about 150 lbs and the fruit ended up at 550. i would clean the mold off and just let it grow. i think it is a sunburn or heat scald maybe from having a sheet on it. this year i went to a tarp not touching the fruit.

anthony

8/10/2010 12:49:06 AM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

Don't seal it up..it will scar naturally to me it looks like a Burn from a tarp.

8/10/2010 1:49:03 PM