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Eagan,Minnesota

Can anyone please tell me how to take care of a stem split....The stem split lenth wise and is about 2 inches long. Do i put captan in it and then fill it in with clear silicon?......Chris

8/27/2001 1:41:44 PM

Castro Valley California

It is my understanding that in your situation, your main concern is with rot. An application of captan or benlate mixed with water to make a paste is a common way to treat this common problem. Every few days, put more on top of the old layer to build up a bandage. Some growers keep the air moving over the area with a fan to try to dry it out.

8/27/2001 6:27:17 PM

Eagan,Minnesota

Thank you very much......Fatso :~)

8/27/2001 9:20:01 PM