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Squash64

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Pumpkin stem has split
« on: September 24, 2011, 18:01:08 »
The runner just near the stem on my only decent-sized pumpkin has split. 


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The pumpkin is still attached to the main stem, but only just.  Is there anything I can do?
« Last Edit: September 24, 2011, 18:03:06 by Squash64 »
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Betty
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ceres

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Re: Pumpkin stem has split
« Reply #1 on: September 24, 2011, 18:14:06 »
On smaller fruit, I've brought the split surfaces together and bound them tightly with something like elastoplast tape that has a bit of stretch in it so that you can pull it really tight.
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pete JB

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Re: Pumpkin stem has split
« Reply #2 on: September 24, 2011, 20:07:03 »
Hi.

I think you need to cut the tap roots either side of your fruit on the main vine. As the fruit has grown, the vine needs to lift up with it. I suspect that it has split because it has become under stress.

Pete
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