Re: Open to discussion
Bill,
Great topic. My first impression and I must admit I've only seen one stem split, is that we
are dealing with a combination of 'too aggressive' human adjustments to the fruit along with
the aggressive and rapid growth of the fruit which in itself forces additional 'adjustments'
to the stem.
It may be beneficial to categorize the types of splits so that we may, over time, detect a
pattern. Ideas?
Greg Schraiber
Bill VanIderstine wrote:
> List: Does anyone have a theory as to why pumpkins seem to split at the
> stem, when they
> get to a weight that you start to think, (I have one this year.)
> Why will the stem not grow at a rate to match the pumpkin ?????
> Is it genetic or conditions ??????????
> This subject is open to all. Newbe's & heavy hitters & all us in between.
> All of the pumpkins I have seen go down this year, is because of a hole
> at the junction of stem & flesh or just a stem split which opens right into
> the pumpkin.
>
> Major problem - should be discussed !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
>
> Thanks,<br>
> Bill Van Iderstine<br>
> Personal Best 862<br>
>
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