Re: china cracks
Rusakovich wrote:
>
> fellow pumpkineers,
> Maybe I just haven't done my research, but, I hope i can take the easy
> way out and get some answers from my friends here. The other day I
> told everyone about how my seasons pick was beginning to explode(that
> was hubbies definition).
> I went down to the patch, and it's odd.The cracks are on the surface.
> It looks like the suface of an old china cup.It's like the glaze is
> all cracked,spidering out from the blossom end. So far the cracks are
> only on the surface, but, we've applied fungicide just to be safe. Any
> ideas? Whata you all think? Do you think I'll lose her,or not? She's
> destined for the lawn if she makes it, not a weigh off.
> Pumpkin widow in Ma.
>
> [Image]
You can breathe easy, those cracks are what AG growers call "netting"
it's normal and means that the fruit is older probably close to being
done growing, but you can leave it on the vine and it will be fine as
long as it doesn't start to rot. Fungucide won't do anything to help,
but probably won't hurt either. Best wishes,
Carlsons
Clinton, Iowa
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