Question about harvesting and storing?

Im a complete newbie pumpkin grower here in the UK, and as a first go I
have produced a Dills Atlantic Giant that I estimate to be around 180 lbs,

(using the 3 step measurement method on this site)



 This is pretty big by local standards, so I have offered it to a local
village church for their Harvest Festival service.

 The date in question is in 3 weeks time, but today I noticed the vine has a
massive split, just where it joins the actual stalk proper.



 As no more growth is likely, can I just leave it as it is for 3 weeks?...
Should I cut if off completely?...Will it be OK left sitting outside, as I
need help to move it and dont really

 want to have to organise the whole thing twice over. ( We are just entering
autumn here but its till quite warm with little risk of frost)



Any advice would be great!



Thanks



Andy Keeler



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