Re: Open to discussion
I hate that "s" word! I lost all but one (presently) to splits starting in
the stems then going inside and rotting from the inside out. And the one I
have left is also split at the stem,and looking grim. All the plants were
treated the same,but I'm not so convinced just yet that it's a genetic
thing. I grew 2 Momberts,859 and 759 and a Mappes 815. The only one left is
on the Mombert 859,I had 2 on the Mappes and they both went down to splits
and then rotting,same thing on the 749. I feel all the rain and moisture
from humidty and dew contributed to all the stem splits this year. What
about you guys that didn't get too much moisture,did you have trouble with
splits? I think the crappy weather I had was a factor this year,but then
again this was my first year...
Dewight Blanton
So. Indiana
home of the split pumpkin
and one fat melon
On Tue, 19 Sep 2000 21:24:13 -0400, pumpkins@mallorn.com wrote:
Splits , after this season, to me - see genetic.. I have 4 plants,
fertilized them all exactly
the same, and only had one plant give me a stem split, my Checkon 815. I
have two nice fruit on
it, but both fruit have stem splits.. Gofigure.. I have 6 other fruit
between the 3 other plants,
and non of themhave any stem splits, but then agian, they are not nearly
as big..
Greg Schraiber wrote:
> 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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