RE: Hole in pumpkin at stem

Steve,

A blade of straw is the tool of choice. Probe the crack gently. If the straw
falls into the interior with little or no resistance then it'll be DQ'ed.

Some folks have been succesful using latex caulk to keep pathogens out of
the split however that's a rea;l stretch. I would also recommend the ealy
harvest option since the fruit will liklely not make it too long.


Stephen Jepsen
GPC Committee Member
 
Grow 'Em BIG 
 

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pumpkins@hort.net [o*@hort.net] On Behalf Of
Steve Maydan
Sent: Monday, August 18, 2008 10:26 PM
To: pumpkins@hort.net
Subject: Hole in pumpkin at stem

Hi all,
  I've got a 500 lber going but its developed two holes above and below the
stem. Each are about 1 1/2 inches long and 1/2 inch wide. I patched with
captan. Inside the holes it does not seem gooey like its rotting. But the
holes are slowly getting larger as the pumpkin continues to grow. I'm
keeping
the sun on it to keep it dry. Any ideas on how to control or stop it?  Will
the pumpkin still be weigh-in eligible with those problems?

Any feedback is appreciated.

Thanks

Steve Maydan, Ct.

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