RE: I did Something stupid
As you know, with AG's. Nothing is in concrete. It could be genetic it could
be fruit position in relation to the vine.
Maybe it's better to position the fruit blossom higher than the stem instead
of trying to raise the vine to accommodate the fruit?
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pumpkins@hort.net [o*@hort.net] On Behalf Of
Kennedys
Sent: Monday, September 13, 2004 2:40 PM
To: pumpkins@hort.net
Subject: Re: I did Something stupid
Bob I tend to disagree......I have my vines held up by styrofoam to relieve
pressure and I still get splits...........I believe it can also be caused by
poor vine support, but not always....
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Troy" <rtroy@socal.rr.com>
To: <pumpkins@hort.net>
Sent: Sunday, September 12, 2004 8:31 PM
Subject: 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.
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> -----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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