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Santa Ynez California

Hi. This is our first year so we are pretty nervous about our pumpkins and keeping them healthy - and trying not to fall prey to all the common problems. Today I noticed this split in the stem on our favorite pumpkin - it is last photo in our pumpkins diary. Is this something I should be worried about? This pumpkin has had splits in stem since it started growing that have continued to heal themselves. I am hoping this is another one of these as it is still growing over 20 pounds a day. If it is something i should worry about is there anything I can do to help mend it. Thanks. Steve

8/21/2008 12:40:25 AM

Dummer Twp - Ontario

Check out my diary and Owen Kropps from germany and see what we did with our splits.

8/21/2008 5:33:20 AM

Santa Ynez California

Hi. I looked at the diaries and am wondering - how do you mix the sulfer paste and also how do you make relief cuts? Is that what we should do now? Thanks. Steve

8/21/2008 7:20:13 AM

Going Green

Capitan or lime on the split...keep it dry and apply a fan if possible!

8/21/2008 1:01:20 PM