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Re: Poo Happens

In a message dated 97-03-24 01:10:08 EST, shickam@rgh.sa.gov.au (Hickman,
Tony) writes:

<< Subj:	Poo Happens
 Date:	97-03-24 01:10:08 EST
 From:	shickam@rgh.sa.gov.au (Hickman, Tony)
 To:	PUMPKINS@athenet.net (DANIEL GARDNER)
 
 
 I had a bad weekend...................................................... 
 its a long story so I'll keep it short.
 When I discovered the blossom end rot I cut out the bad bits, coated the 
 fleshy bits with pepper
 (my pumpkin doctors advice) covered the hole with a plastic disc and covered

 the area with melted wax.
 Then when the stem was snapped off I covered that with wax also.
 Will it survive for two weeks?
 
 When I feel better I might write more.
 Tony
 
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I have had good luck cleaning the area then treating with powdered Sulfur if
it is close to harvest, (less toxic).    If it is earlier in the season I use
a strong Fungicide.  Blossom end is tough, it is the thinnest part of the
Pumpkin. Good luck.


George
N. Tewksbury, MA USA
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