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Upper Peninsula - Michigan

Hi - just found a small rotten spot on the stem. Can I salvage the pumpkin as is if I cut it from the vine now (Sept 6) or kiss it goodbye? Pumpkin is about 450 lbs... my first. Thanks!

9/6/2015 1:17:47 PM

Upper Peninsula - Michigan

Oops, just saw the replies ORV down below. Will try those recommendations. Any more, feel free to let me know! Thanks.

9/6/2015 1:27:36 PM

Anamosa, IA BPIowegian@aol.com

Another option is to scrape off the bad stuff and paint on full strength Daconil. You should be able to keep it going quite a while. Just remember to clean off any fungicide before you take it to a weigh-off or let anyone handle it.

9/6/2015 5:38:03 PM

East Jordan, MI

just remove the soft tissue down to healthy tissue. Clean with peroxide or rubbing alcohol daily for the next few days, and if possible put a fan on it to dry it up.

9/6/2015 8:08:52 PM

Topsfield, Ma.

Had the exact same thing going on and did exactly what cntryboy recommended, dusted with Daconil and fan 24/7 and she's recovered nicely so far. Shield it from overhead watering to keep it dry and good luck!

9/7/2015 6:19:52 PM