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Mount Vernon

My pumpkin is about 400 pounds,and has developed splits up by the stem that are very thin and about 4 inches long. These are on what I would call the shoulders of the pumpkin. Should I harvest it now?

9/28/2013 12:46:40 AM

Lexington, Ky

The shoulder area normally is the thickest part of the fruit, splits in that area are common and in most cases, not an issue. I wouldn't harvest it but, I would apply some captan or sulphur fungicide....maybe a fan a couple hours per day.

9/28/2013 12:12:30 PM