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Kutztown, PA

My last living pumpkin is still growing but I noticed a couple of light brown rot spots on the stem. I scraped them out - they weren't very deep - then I doused them with hydrogen peroxide. The fan is on now 24/7. The stem of this pumpkin is still green and full of moisture. It's seems similar in texture, firmness, and moisture content as a piece of celery. What more can I do?? I need to get 23 more days out of the stem. HELP!

8/31/2022 8:54:52 AM

Central NY

Sulphur powder, captan powder..sounds like your on it..stronger the fan, quicker the healing. Good luck!

8/31/2022 11:38:43 AM

Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

Definitely sounds like you're on the right track. I had to clean up a spot on my stem about a month ago. Dab the spot dry (may have to do this a couple times a day if it is being slow to heal over), sulphur powder and fan, as porkchop says.

8/31/2022 6:19:42 PM