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Bethlehem CT

I have a stem split that looks like the one in the link.
http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=281160
Except the split is at twelve and six o'clock. I would love to hear suggestions and tips as to how to handle it properly. Hopefully I can save the pumpkin. I would love to hear about your past experiences with stem splits and what you did that worked or didn't work.

8/9/2019 6:33:48 PM

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=117449

8/9/2019 7:04:40 PM

Anamosa, IA BPIowegian@aol.com

Like Don did. Extend the split in the stem towards the vine. It takes pressure off the fruit. Treat it with fungicide. I like full strength Daonil. Keep it dry, use a fan if you can. Shield it from rain. I had one do this. It survived the stem split but not the mouse that ate its way in from the bottom.

8/9/2019 9:09:45 PM

Western NY

Yep, careful work with a filet knife and keep it dry.

And try to cut in a straight line: http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=267322

8/9/2019 10:55:31 PM

Bethlehem CT

Thanks for the advice guys. I lost one pumpkin today as it went into the cavity. I still have one more that is still hanging on. I will apply the techniques mentioned above.

8/10/2019 2:29:33 PM