Pests, Diseases and Other Problems
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Subject: I've got oozing
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sambo |
Sparta, NC
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I noticed oozing on the blossom end and also a split on the stem yesterday. I cleaned both and applied Captan. The stem split was probably caused by the vine roots not being removed. Its the only one I missed. What would cause this oozing on the blossom end?
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8/30/2003 8:57:47 AM
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overtherainbow |
Oz
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growth,,,or bugs
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8/30/2003 9:41:42 AM
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KYGROWER |
KENTUCKY
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A split there on the blossom end, would cause oozing. I'm fighting a blossom end split on a 600+ pounder with the help of many people here. clean up, apply captan again, and put a fan in front of area oozing, to help dry. Don't fertilize of try to push pumpkin for a bit and try to let it heal, then get her going again.
good luck! Mike
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8/30/2003 9:42:55 AM
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southern |
Appalachian Mtns.
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I got one too, on a pumpkin growing very rapidly. I added major calcium in a drench to the stump about a week ago, and the blossom end is oozing less but sap is coming thru the skin. I added more calcium (lots) this morning since it seems to be helping, lots of Captan too.
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8/30/2003 11:21:51 AM
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sambo |
Sparta, NC
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My pumpkin isn't growing fast only about 3 inches OTT per day. Would that be enough to cause a split on the blossom end.
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8/30/2003 5:17:51 PM
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southern |
Appalachian Mtns.
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a weak, thin wall could be the cause
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8/30/2003 5:38:55 PM
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BenDB |
Key West, FL
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I think it may be that start of cantaloping on your pumpkin? I don't think you have anything to worry about.
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8/30/2003 6:07:41 PM
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Tremor |
Ctpumpkin@optonline.net
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We have one oozing here on the stem. Just touch the dried exudate & it spritzes out under pressure loudly enough to hear it. Now that side of the pumpkin is slowing while the other is still advancing. These things are amazing aren't they?
Steve
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8/30/2003 6:26:14 PM
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sambo |
Sparta, NC
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what is cantaloping ?
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8/30/2003 6:31:43 PM
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BenDB |
Key West, FL
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skin cracks that heal over and the pumpkin ends up looking like a cantalope kinda.
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8/30/2003 6:44:17 PM
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sambo |
Sparta, NC
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Should I caulk the crack on the stem. It is 1/4+ wide and about 2-3 in long and goes from stem onto the vine.
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8/30/2003 6:51:51 PM
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BenDB |
Key West, FL
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no, just dust with captan or sulfur
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8/30/2003 7:06:05 PM
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sambo |
Sparta, NC
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I filled the crack with Captan is that ok or do I just dust it. Should I do the same on the blossom end?
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8/30/2003 7:12:29 PM
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BenDB |
Key West, FL
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No, I dont think you need captan for cantaloping, you would be there all day covering the pumpkin with it.
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8/30/2003 7:18:14 PM
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southern |
Appalachian Mtns.
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Sam, Make a paste out of the Captan, takes just a touch of water. I spread mine on with a small 1" paintbrush. It'll do much better than dusting. Do the stem and blossom both.....and keep it away from eyes and nose, nasty stuff.
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8/30/2003 7:23:11 PM
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sambo |
Sparta, NC
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Thanks for all your help guys.
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8/30/2003 7:31:49 PM
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overtherainbow |
Oz
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i used sulfur. wettable type. rain left pumkins damp. kinda put a film on. wrinkles and cracks filled nicely. what is in captan?
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8/30/2003 11:48:44 PM
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southern |
Appalachian Mtns.
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N-Trichloromethylthio-4-cyclohexene-1,2-dicarboximide
Causes irreversible eye damage, harmful if dust is inhaled Wash your hands afterwards!
But it works well.....
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8/31/2003 12:03:49 AM
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overtherainbow |
Oz
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i think ill stick to sulfur. neighbor kid said i stunk when i got home from patch!lol N-Trichloromethylthio-4-cyclohexene-1,2-dicarboximide i have baddddd luck when it comes to little duh huhs! does it break down into the soil? or would i be sending it down stream when it rained hard?
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8/31/2003 1:11:54 AM
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sambo |
Sparta, NC
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Well I think it worked, this mornig no oozing on the stem and very little on the blossom end. I might just get this baby to the end of the season afterall.
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8/31/2003 10:47:24 AM
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