Re: end rot!!
I am not sure what they may call it in Australia, but you can try to buy
some Captan Powder, mix the powder with a bit of water to create a paste and
then apply this paste to the soft spot. It may help. It is a fungicide (use
gloves when you mix it and apply it, don't breathe in the powder, mix it
outside). It will dry to a 'cakey' texture and seal up the problem. I have
done this myself to heal scars and bad spots with great success. Your
problem may be too far gone though, hey..... it's worth a try. Don't let
children touch the captain.
Before the weigh-off try and remove the Captain with a soft cloth.. be
careful not to reinjure the pumpkin.
David
Sterling, Massachusetts- USA
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Henderson" <jrhendo61@yahoo.com.au>
To: <pumpkins@hort.net>
Sent: Tuesday, July 02, 2002 7:52 AM
Subject: end rot!!
> i have a nice AG going, but at the blossum end there
> is a small patch of soft spongy skin that weeps a bit.
> What can i do to slow it down,(weigh in is in 3 weeks
> here in Darwin, Australia.)Please, any help is
> appreciated. John
>
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