Re: Open to discussion
I agree with Mike and Rocky,
I think genetics are the biggest factor... but others
definitely also play a roll.
two years ago I had a 742 Holland plant.
pollinated like 12-15 pumpkins... they ALL split under
the stem - with an identical huge splits- when they
were between 75 and 125 lbs. The soil was mainly top
soil with some compost and very little composted
manure mixed in. I had fertilized with some miracle
grow, but certainly not an excessive amount. (I have
used more since) Rain wasn't a factor either.
Cause in this case I would say is definitely genetics!
Gordon Tanner
Maple Valley WA
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I think there are all kinds of factors that cause stem
splits. Genetics
being number one. MB
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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..
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