RE: I did Something stupid
Stem splits are usually due to stress from the vine. If the vine is tight,
try cutting some tap roots near the pumpkin and propping the vine up with
Styrofoam, bricks or wood. When you have some play in the vine, the stress
should be released. Dust the splits with captan or sulfur.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pumpkins@hort.net [o*@hort.net] On Behalf Of
Brian
Sent: Sunday, September 12, 2004 6:55 PM
To: Pumpkin list
Subject: I did Something stupid
I did something very stupid. I was trimming the vines in my patch and I
accidentally cut the primary vine to my largest pumpkin. Right near the
stump.
How can I make this pumpkin last till Halloween? Am I out of luck? Any
ideas?
Will the roots along the primary vine at least keep it from rotting? I also
have one that has a split stem. I don't think it is going all the way to the
cavity. Any ideas there? I would appreciate any advice. I am really upset
and
am almost ready to convert the patch to corn.
Thank you,
Brian in Seattle
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