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Subject:  Can This Pumpkin Be Saved? Varmint Chewed Pumpkin

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jennifervs

I have one pumpkin going and it looks good...but something clawed and nibbled on it last night. There is exposed flesh about 3" x 3". Not deep, but it's my only pumpkin. Can this pumpkin be saved? Is there something I can put on the wound to help it scar or heal? My son will be sooooooooo disappointed if "his" pumpkin doesn't make it! Thanks so much.

8/2/2014 2:02:13 PM

pap

Rhode Island

buy any powdered fungicide and dust the area,
then put a sheet over the pumpkin. this may keep the varmit away plus the fruit is protected a bit from the sun and the chewers.
ps---moth balls around the pumpkin will keep mice away as well.
the wounds will heal and scar over.
pap

8/2/2014 2:34:14 PM

jennifervs

Awesome - thank you pap!!!!

8/2/2014 3:07:33 PM

Iowegian

Anamosa, IA BPIowegian@aol.com

You may need something to scare the critter away so it doesn't do more damage. Fox or coyote urine from the hunting or trapping section of the sporting goods store will scare off animals like groundhogs and rabbits. Apply it to cotton balls or small pieces of cloth and scatter around the pumpkin.

8/2/2014 11:07:00 PM

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