----- Original Message -----
From:
j*@midcoast.com
To: pumpkins@mallorn.com
Cc: j*@midcoast.com
Sent: August 29, 2000 4:55 PM
Subject: Re: Tiny split (andrew)
Andrew
Before you go too far, give this a little
thought. It is possible to use another similar piece to make a plug from
another pumpkin. Oddly, I have done this and as long as the plug is a
good fit it can actually heal up! Here are some rules to follow though. 1. use
an actual steel drill to assure the hole is perfectly round and make sure
it removes enough material to get to nice fresh surface 2.I would use a
pimpkin from the same plant if it is at all possible to make the plug. If this
can't be done, another pumpkin that came from the same seed (even if on
another plant) may work. 3. the plug should be a nice snug fit.(very slightly
larger than the hole you make) Enlist the assistance of a carpenter who is
familiar with dowling or pegging together furniture if needed. 4. make an
estimate of what you feel the thickness is at this point in the fruit and make
the plug as close to that as possible. 5. use rubber gloves and work fast to
avoid contamination. 6. treat the wound.
As I said, in an effort to keep a fruit
into Oct. last year for a halloween festival I tried this as a matter of
desparation. To my surprise, it actually healed within 10 days and formed a
nice stable crust around the spot where the plug was made. It was actually
nearly impossible to see where this had been done. Above is how I approached
the problem. My problem was exactly as you describe yours.
I can not say the following will work, but
if you have nothing else to use as a material to make a plug, I would consider
cutting a piece of vine from the same plant and using it for plug
material. You may be able to carve what you need from vine material (witout
the skin of course)
YOU HAVE NOTHING TO LOSE!!!!
----- Original Message -----
From:
a*@home.com
To: pumpkins@mallorn.com
Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2000 3:06
PM
Subject: Tiny split
Sad day today. The blossom nub seperated or split in two,
created a small hole in the middle of the segments, the diameter of a
pencil. I stuck a piece of wire thru and met no resistance. It's been quite
a ride this year and had a hard time controlling my excitement at times, but
I wouldn't give it up for anything. Best of luck to everyone. Going to
plug the hole and see how big she'll get before I get an uow
weight
andrew