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Picton,ON (j.vincent@xplornet.ca)

The main vine on one of my plants has developed a split. Is the plant doomed or will it heal? What should I do if anything?

6/4/2004 12:03:13 PM

canal winchester ohio

Is the split lengthwise or across the grain ? Lengthwise splits do not always spell doom, treat with captan or sulfer powder & keep it dry & you may be fine........Paul

6/4/2004 12:59:25 PM

Picton,ON (j.vincent@xplornet.ca)

It is lenghtwise. will it heal on its own or do I need to treat with a fungicide?

6/4/2004 1:45:38 PM

canal winchester ohio

Use a fungicide just to be safe. A lot of times it will split & heal over before you even see it, but when you do see it treat it with a fungicide. You are more likely to get these splits when you have a spike in water or fertilizer so it's best to keep the watering at a even pace & the same goes with the fertilizers.

6/4/2004 2:35:19 PM

wisconsin rapids WI

I grew a 518lb pumpkin last year on a plant with a split lengthwise in the main vine about 4ft out it was my pb

6/4/2004 6:42:49 PM

Ohio, USA

I have a split too.

6/5/2004 11:45:41 AM