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Frankfort Ohio

can a pumpkin with a soft stem be weighed as a solid fruit or will it be damaged the fruit itself is solid just a soft spot on stem thanks

9/24/2010 3:51:40 PM

Cincinnati,OH

So long as there is not a hole entering into the pumpkin cavity you are good.

9/24/2010 6:56:11 PM

Frankfort Ohio

Your just fine Mine is soft to the stem that is

9/24/2010 7:50:42 PM

Ohio

Jed, if its real soft , rotten and stinky just cut it off to where it meets your pumpkins skin, then put a little bleach and water to it.
As long as there isn't a hole going into the cavity your fine. I have seen many pumpkins with out stems before at weigh offs , ether they was broken off while lifting or they rotted off, if you get the rotten stem part off your pumpkin your pumpkin will last alot longer as well.

9/24/2010 7:57:54 PM