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Ypsilanti Michigan

My biggest pumpkin has formed a split going the same direction as the stem, so I filled it with a sealer to keep critters out. Is there anything else I should do to fix it?

8/11/2003 9:02:42 AM

Commack, NY

Doug, i know that some seal it up like you did. i like to keep my open and dry. I just put some dry sulphur powder on it and usually a fan blowing. A split is fine, its the rot you dont want.
Scott

8/11/2003 10:20:32 AM

Ypsilanti Michigan

Farmer scott? Do you know what could of caused this? or did I do something to make this happen?

8/11/2003 2:39:51 PM

stem stress can make them happen. get any stress or pressure off the stem and surrounding vine. i have a stem split in one of my fruit; i had it filled with caulk but then i took the caulk out, put captan on it, and have a fan blowing on it periodically. pumpkin is still growing fine.

8/11/2003 4:03:26 PM

Commack, NY

stem stress, awesome pumpkin growth....stuff like that. sometimes you just have to deal with it.....good luck!
Scott

8/11/2003 4:49:39 PM

Ypsilanti Michigan

I'll just have to work with what I have. My patch is on a piece of land two houses down from me. Have no power for a fan, no utilities whats so ever, just a garden hose.

8/13/2003 3:50:40 PM

Western Pa.

Doug,

Those tiny battery operated hand held fans work just fine!

8/13/2003 4:55:19 PM

Ypsilanti Michigan

Mabye I can go solor with fans, works good with pumpkins?

8/13/2003 6:10:49 PM

Oz

solar panel from northern supply $150+.
pirate raid on house supply next door?

8/14/2003 11:57:44 AM