Re: After we harvest our 1k Lber
- Subject: Re: After we harvest our 1k Lber
- From: Robert Troy r*@earthlink.net
- Date: Sat, 07 Sep 2002 17:30:11 -0700
- List-archive: <http://www.hort.net/lists/pumpkins/> (Web Archive)
I had one sitting on a pallet in the sun until March ! Did nothing to it.
Southern California
Bob
LilCindr@aol.com wrote:
> Just how does one preserve such large fruit for display after competition. We
> already fertigate with seaweed and chelated calcium. We have heard of "wilt
> proof" but haven't been able to find any. Has anyone tried cauterizing the
> end of the stem?
> We already know about wiping down with bleach. We are also curious as to how
> long some of these big boys have gone after harvest before showing signs of
> rot and decay.I don't think this one will be carved up.
>
> Any information would be helpful.
>
> Robert and Cindy
>
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