Re: Split Vine
Can you describe how it split or any idea's why?
Did the wind catch the leaves?
Was the vine stressed at some point and if so, what caused it?
Keep the split area dry and dust with a fungicide like Sulfur, Captan, etc.
Hopefully it will scar over and be alright.
Bob
----- Original Message -----
From: "backhouse" <backhouse@xtra.co.nz>
To: <pumpkins@hort.net>
Sent: Sunday, January 26, 2003 3:41 PM
Subject: Split Vine
> Hi all.
> I live in New Zealand and having fun with my children growing giant
pumpkins.
> Our largest pumpkin has developed a split in the vine much to our dismay.
The
> split is closer to the mound where we planted than to where the fruit is.
Is
> this the end of our fun or is there something we can do to save our giant
baby
> :))
>
> Any help appreciated.
> Thanks, Sheryll.
>
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