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Sparta, NC

I noticed oozing on the blossom end and also a split on the stem yesterday. I cleaned both and applied Captan. The stem split was probably caused by the vine roots not being removed. Its the only one I missed. What would cause this oozing on the blossom end?

8/30/2003 8:57:47 AM

Oz

growth,,,or bugs

8/30/2003 9:41:42 AM

KENTUCKY

A split there on the blossom end, would cause oozing. I'm fighting a blossom end split on a 600+ pounder with the help of many people here. clean up, apply captan again, and put a fan in front of area oozing, to help dry. Don't fertilize of try to push pumpkin for a bit and try to let it heal, then get her going again.

good luck!
Mike

8/30/2003 9:42:55 AM

Appalachian Mtns.

I got one too, on a pumpkin growing very rapidly.
I added major calcium in a drench to the stump about a week ago, and the blossom end is oozing less but sap is coming thru the skin. I added more calcium (lots) this morning since it seems to be helping, lots of Captan too.

8/30/2003 11:21:51 AM

Sparta, NC

My pumpkin isn't growing fast only about 3 inches OTT per day. Would that be enough to cause a split on the blossom end.

8/30/2003 5:17:51 PM

Appalachian Mtns.

a weak, thin wall could be the cause

8/30/2003 5:38:55 PM

Key West, FL

I think it may be that start of cantaloping on your pumpkin? I don't think you have anything to worry about.

8/30/2003 6:07:41 PM

Ctpumpkin@optonline.net

We have one oozing here on the stem. Just touch the dried exudate & it spritzes out under pressure loudly enough to hear it. Now that side of the pumpkin is slowing while the other is still advancing. These things are amazing aren't they?

Steve

8/30/2003 6:26:14 PM

Sparta, NC

what is cantaloping ?

8/30/2003 6:31:43 PM

Key West, FL

skin cracks that heal over and the pumpkin ends up looking like a cantalope kinda.

8/30/2003 6:44:17 PM

Sparta, NC

Should I caulk the crack on the stem. It is 1/4+ wide and about 2-3 in long and goes from stem onto the vine.

8/30/2003 6:51:51 PM

Key West, FL

no, just dust with captan or sulfur

8/30/2003 7:06:05 PM

Sparta, NC

I filled the crack with Captan is that ok or do I just dust it. Should I do the same on the blossom end?

8/30/2003 7:12:29 PM

Key West, FL

No, I dont think you need captan for cantaloping, you would be there all day covering the pumpkin with it.

8/30/2003 7:18:14 PM

Appalachian Mtns.

Sam,
Make a paste out of the Captan, takes just a touch of water. I spread mine on with a small 1" paintbrush. It'll do much better than dusting.
Do the stem and blossom both.....and keep it away from eyes and nose, nasty stuff.

8/30/2003 7:23:11 PM

Sparta, NC

Thanks for all your help guys.

8/30/2003 7:31:49 PM

Oz

i used sulfur. wettable type.
rain left pumkins damp.
kinda put a film on.
wrinkles and cracks filled nicely.
what is in captan?

8/30/2003 11:48:44 PM

Appalachian Mtns.

N-Trichloromethylthio-4-cyclohexene-1,2-dicarboximide

Causes irreversible eye damage, harmful if dust is inhaled
Wash your hands afterwards!

But it works well.....

8/31/2003 12:03:49 AM

Oz

i think ill stick to sulfur.
neighbor kid said i stunk when i got home from patch!lol
N-Trichloromethylthio-4-cyclohexene-1,2-dicarboximide
i have baddddd luck when it comes to little duh huhs!
does it break down into the soil?
or would i be sending it down stream when it rained hard?

8/31/2003 1:11:54 AM

Sparta, NC

Well I think it worked, this mornig no oozing on the stem and very little on the blossom end. I might just get this baby to the end of the season afterall.

8/31/2003 10:47:24 AM