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Dillsburg, PA

I have what looks to be mushy areas in my stem. What should I do? It has not grown for 10 days but I would like to keep it for a local contest. Contest is in 15 days. The pumpkin seems fine it is just effecting the stem at this point.Should I cut it off the vine now or leave it on? Thanks, Jeff

8/20/2003 3:48:33 PM

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treat affected area with captan,or garden sulfur..The next step is gonna make your neighbors think you're nuts!! Put a fan on the stem..Keep it dusted daily with the sulfur/captan which ever you choose..Might want to scoop out the mushy part before you apply captan...

8/20/2003 4:58:58 PM

Dillsburg, PA

thanks for the advice Jeff, is this normal for the stem to have wet spots? This pumpkin also leaks from the fruit itself.

8/20/2003 6:47:38 PM