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The Show => Pumpkin 'tastic => Topic started by: Squash64 on September 24, 2011, 18:01:08

Title: Pumpkin stem has split
Post by: Squash64 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?

Title: Re: Pumpkin stem has split
Post by: ceres 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.

Title: Re: Pumpkin stem has split
Post by: pete JB 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