Pests, Diseases and Other Problems
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Subject: splitting on top
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Kiwi_pumpkin |
Gisborne, New Zealand
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My pumpkin is developing a tear on top. It is trying to heal but it is tearing/splitting faster than it can heal as is still growing! Still have just under 4 weeks before I pick her and with the weather looking pretty good I am a little worried she is not going to make it! She has on OTT of about 400 now. What is my best plan of attack? I have tried to start a diary but can't upload pictures for some reason.
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3/7/2016 3:55:24 PM
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Porkchop |
Central NY
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How deep is the split?... Which way does it run?
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3/7/2016 5:36:11 PM
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Kiwi_pumpkin |
Gisborne, New Zealand
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Right on top about 13inchs from the stem and is about 12inchs long running towards the blossom end. Only about 1/4 inch deep but getting wider and longer each day. I'm in New Zealand so just had another look now and a couples more have appeared since this morning. :) giant pumpkin growing is stressful lol
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3/7/2016 6:28:31 PM
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Porkchop |
Central NY
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Brush it with sulfur powder and keep it dry..any guesses to why it's splitting?..how much weight are you putting on?..I can't wait to be freakin out over somethin...!!!...looks like a good one goin!!
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3/7/2016 8:32:20 PM
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Alexsdad |
Garden State Pumpkins
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Late growth spurt? Did you change anything, water or fert? I agree with porkchop also keep the shade cover on as long as the inside flesh doesn't have a matching split going you should be okay and you won't know that till the autopsy. GrowEmBig!
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3/8/2016 6:51:38 AM
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