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Middle TN

I have some stem problems and had to cut away a sizable portion of it. Do I water as I normally would or back off a bit for today? I thought maybe watering it would put added stress on the injury before it had time to heal, but Im a beginner so maybe thats totally wrong lol Any advice?
Thanks,
Tammy

link to the problem http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=168669

8/27/2011 7:05:06 PM

Sourthern Utah

TNT.. aint sure what ur temps are ,, there,, or how long you got till WO's,, but ,, I would back off a lil bit ,, cover the stem good.. while watering .. then uncover and put fan on it .. just my thoughts.. i'm still new at this as well, high humidity can cause issue's

8/27/2011 8:05:00 PM

Frankfort Ohio

i cut my water back your stem looks good compared to mine i just scraped a small spot agine tonight im sure u will be fine just keep it dry good luck

8/27/2011 8:36:04 PM

Middle TN

Thanks Curt and Jed, I gave it about half the amount of water that I usually would. If it looks good (dry) tomorrow would ya'll suggest going back to the normal amount? or easing back into the full amount a bit at a time?
Appreciate your advice
Tammy

8/27/2011 11:40:44 PM

Muddy Waters

I would use a systemic fungicide on the entire plant!

8/28/2011 6:26:14 AM

Kentucky, U.S.A.

Tammy, your cutting it in just two more days aren't you??? BSD, David

9/14/2011 11:01:54 PM

Kentucky, U.S.A.

Oh yea, you maybe looking at Allardt weigh off, that's what I get for thinking!!! BSD David

9/14/2011 11:07:20 PM

Middle TN

God willing and if the creek dont rise I'll be bringing the green goblin to BWF on Saturday :)

9/15/2011 8:28:28 AM

Kentucky, U.S.A.

And congrats on your green goblin! Still have several little chubbies on those 740 secondaries! I had to cut the 1110 Krause X 740 yesterday. It taped 293 lbs. Almost got my 300 lbs. goal!!! BSD, David

9/23/2011 9:53:13 PM