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Subject: Main cause of splitting?
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8buck |
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I have two pumpkins that put on some rediculous size the last two days! I don't know what happened to cause the huge increase is size compared to the last few weeks but it's got me worried... What should I do/avoid to help prevent a split?
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8/18/2014 10:23:10 PM
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pap |
Rhode Island
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many things can contribute to splits 8buck
blossom end blowouts are usually caused by a combination of thin walls and upsurge in growth.be it from several incjes of rain-excess nutrients-genetics plays a roll as well
rib splits --- from an internal crack (or two) inside the pumpkin. favorite name is a dill ring( or sag line) also much more dangerous than a blossom blow out. internal ctacks can break through pumpkins surface at the point where the indentation intersects with a deep rib in the pumpkin. excess growth due to same as above can cause a pinhole or even a deep crack into the cavity.
as far as avoiding a split. to may things determine your chances. how old is the fruit? what are the daily averages for a week? a few pounds upsurge does not mean a blowout.look for the signs as noted above.
pap wallace
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8/21/2014 6:39:16 PM
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