Re: Preserving the giants
Bill:
I would pull out the silicone, fill the hole with dry capton powder
using rose dust container to blow it in, then reseal with silicone sealant.
Just a suggestion from nebie.
Congrat's on your year. Bill Van
Your AG bud in P.E.I. Canada
At 08:20 PM 9/30/00 EDT, you wrote:
>By now you know the results from Clarence. Great job Joe. I have a question
>to post to the group about my bigger pumpkin(1025#er) that developed a 16
>penny size hole into the cavity the day(that's right) before harvest. When I
>found it I immediatly filled the hole with silicone sealant. I would like to
>preserve the pumpkin for Holloween. It has a huge face and will be great to
>skulpt. I know that bacteria immediatly enters. I know I must retrieve the
>seeds soon (great cross). Iknow I should keep the pumpkin as cool as
>possible. What else? I hate to lose this baby before Holloween. I will gladly
>review all thought's and experiences.
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