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splits and rules

I am a bit confused about what kind of split disqualifies a pumpkin.  If a
split does not go all the way to the seed cavity, is it still legal?

I am thinking about my own (which I didn't bother to enter).  The stem is
split and the pumpkin itself, though it might not go to the seed cavity.  I
don't know because I have covered the cracks up with duct tape and pruning
paint.  But what if I removed the paint and tape, and discovered that the
split was "superficial"?  What precisely is the ruling on this?

I suspect the pumpkin may be ok, because it split on Aug 27 at around 100
lbs, and now weighs about 450, with a total of 284 inches.  Could it have
survived 5 5 weeks and grown 350 lbs if the split were catastrophic?

And what are the regulations about the stem?  Can it be split?

I would appreciate some feedback.

Thanks, 

Stephen

And good luck to everyone.
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