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Nottingham, UK

Should I be worried about this crack or is it just a minor scar from growing.

The pumpkin isn't growing terribly fast as our weather is cold and wet so it isn't going to get ripped open overnight. But over time?

9/11/2013 11:49:02 AM

Nottingham, UK

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=208962

9/11/2013 11:49:17 AM

Connecticut, USA

I don't think so. I would keep an eye on it. Measure it for a baseline and keep measuring every few days or so to see how fast it is splitting. Also, keep it dry and clean. Possibly treat it with a fungicide of some sort.

9/11/2013 12:06:36 PM

Nottingham, UK

Cheers Ken for the advice.

I dusted it with Sulfur and measured it two days ago (9 Sept dairy entry) and it has widened a bit. Just have to sit it out and hope its superficial

Cheers

9/11/2013 1:16:07 PM

South Hero, VT

Do you have it sheltered with a fan on it 24/7? Just a thought...

9/11/2013 4:23:35 PM

Warwood

I don't beleiev you have any worry. I was going to say to add a little of a fungicide and saw you had in the sulfur. As it widens add a little more sulfur but not too much, just brush over a thin coat on that crack. Keep it dry and should be great.

9/11/2013 4:28:20 PM

Nottingham, UK

Its sheltered but no fan I'm afraid as no electric there. The fan would be good though to battle the morning dew that hits it

9/12/2013 4:27:42 AM

Nottingham, UK

Split grown some more following a ton of rain. Sleepless nights listening to the rain hit the house is torture ;)

9/12/2013 6:30:26 AM