This is my first year growing and my pumpkin vine grew a pumpkin that dtopped growing at about 40lbs. I love him though. Anyway I went out to check on him and the stem is all rotted out! I planted him rather early and I think he is almost done. But I think his inner self still needs to grow. Is this the end for him? Half of the stem is still there. What should I do? Lisa San Diego God Bless Mother Teresa!