Re: Split Vine
No problem. I've had the same thing a time or two. Best to dust with
fungicide and let it air dry. If you have to put a small cover over it to
keep the water off, that's ok as long as it can get an air flow and has a
little time to scar over.
If you can leave it exposed to the sun, I think that would help.
Bob
----- Original Message -----
From: "backhouse" <backhouse@xtra.co.nz>
To: <pumpkins@hort.net>
Sent: Sunday, January 26, 2003 4:39 PM
Subject: Re: Split Vine
> Thanks Bob and Alun for your replies.
>
> The split is lengthwise and is about six inches long. It is sort of
opening
> up if that makes sense so you can see inside the vine. Would covering the
> split help or hinder and/or should I just dust with fungicide? I think
> the split is too open to scar over but then I'm new :))
>
> Thanks again, Sheryll.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bob Troy" <rtroy@socal.rr.com>
> To: <pumpkins@hort.net>
> Sent: Monday, January 27, 2003 1:08 PM
> Subject: 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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