Re: Pumpkins splitting?


>I have pollinated 2 pumpkins and tonight I went out to admire the awesome
>growth! However I walked over to one of my plants and to my horror say the
>pumpkin all split open! What would make it do that? Then holding pack tears
>I  walked over to the other plant and notice small cracks on the pumpkin,
>probably just a matter of time before it splits open too. What can I do to
>stop this from happening? The weather has been cold and wet! Is it to much
>water?
>    Thank for the help
> Kim McKenzie
>Bergland Ontario Canada
>personal best 191lbs.
>

Kim'

Know those tears well........................too much fert or water will
cause that.  Especially if a day of sun pops in
there.........................Kim  this game ain't for whimps
...........its brutal...........but then  in a blue moon it can be
magical................................set everything you
can...............it just a minor set back.........sounds like the plant is
in the kick butt mode..........good luck........................... brock


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