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St Charles, Illinois

After three inches of rain last two days, Pumpkin (size of beachball) has several cracks. Should I use silicone to seal?

7/22/2008 7:40:02 PM

San Jose garysand@pacbell.net

I would go with another pumper if you have one, the cracks are most likely deadly, but i would not seal with caulk. Apply something like captan and keep dry.

good luck

7/22/2008 11:11:12 PM

Rhode Island

it seems wierd but thats the reason we water well just before a projected heavy rain so that the pumpkin does not experience a growth spurt and split.
sometimes it works .

7/23/2008 5:42:29 AM

St Charles, Illinois

Thank you. I do have a smaller one on the vine. I was using a shade cover but the sunny side was showing signs of the skin darkening so I was worried about it. Last night I applied latex caulk so we'll see. I just hate to see it go.

7/23/2008 5:47:27 PM