RE: stem rot / Captan
- Subject: RE: stem rot / Captan
- From: &* H* <s*@insmgt.com>
- Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 09:46:28 -0400
Deb,
I try to get it the consistency of Elmer's Glue. You want it to be able to
dry. I then sprinkle Borax on top which is great at wicking away any
moisture.
We try to terminate secondaries by the end of July.
Steve Haberman
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pumpkins@hort.net [o*@hort.net] On Behalf Of
Debbie Runkle
Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 9:17 AM
To: pumpkin
Subject: stem rot / Captan
When making a paste using Captan, how much do you use and how much water?
I applied some more yesterday (more of a liquid than paste) to a soft spot
where
the stem intersects the d/s portion of the main. I first scraped some of
the
soft material out, although it wasn't much. Then I applied Captan and put a
fan
on it during the day and overnight. Should I keep a fan on it 24/7, during
the
day only, or at night with the high dampness?
Another question I had: is there any need to keep the secondaries downstream
from the pumpkin? I would not think so since you want the energy going to
fruit
and not beyond it. I am still getting a very small amount of growth at the
end
of one secondary.
Debbie
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