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has anyone used silicone caulking to stop rotting near blossom end?

8/30/2004 1:48:23 AM

Garden State Pumpkins, little egg harbor

I'm guessing everyone here has tried everything when it comes to saving the pumpkin...but from what I can see the most successful methods is captan and a fan to dry out the area that is rotting....keep the rain off it with a tarp and dry out the rot as best as possible....good luck with it..Chuck

8/31/2004 12:28:19 PM

In the shade - PDX, OR

Once air reaches the internal cavity it is only a matter of time before the fruit rots.

The fruit might still grow but it will eventually stop and you will have a stinking rotten mess.

8/31/2004 7:29:40 PM