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Hingham,massachusetts

hey guys, i have a stem crack just wondering how to fix i have heard of sulfer but where do you get it and is there a brand name. thanks

7/30/2012 7:10:31 PM

Winston Salem, NC

Lowe's...Lilly Miller something or other...16 inch tall white tube...thats what I use...dont know about other peeps

7/30/2012 8:46:03 PM

South Hero, VT

Ace or a garden supply/feed store can probably help you. A number of brand names exist, including Bonide and Espoma .

7/30/2012 9:12:52 PM

Ontario

HI, most garden centers carry it .Something you might do, is check why you have a crack ? does it go into the fruit, or just on the surface of the stem? Terry

7/30/2012 9:14:37 PM

Hingham,massachusetts

thank u, the crack is on the end of the stem not to the fruit

7/30/2012 9:31:09 PM

Www.extremepumpkinstore.com

You should be able to get bonide sulfur in Mass. if not, check us out at www.extremepumpkinstore.com

7/31/2012 4:03:46 AM

Hingham,massachusetts

how do you apply the sulfur? and do i stuff it in the crack thanks

8/1/2012 4:12:01 PM

East Jordan, MI

just powder the crack. Need enough to soak up any moisture bu it doesn't have to be stuffed full. You will want to wash it out with peroxide and retreat every day for a few days to make sure there is no soft tissue (rot) forming or the crack is not getting worse.

8/2/2012 8:32:22 PM