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NEPA [email protected] KB3QKV

I broke the vine almost completely off right after the pumpkin. In fact some of the break is on the stem of the pumpkin. It is 1" long and 1/4" wide. Is there something that I can use to patch up the stem?

8/9/2006 11:50:31 PM

San Jose [email protected]

no, it is done, at least it is AFTER the pumpkin, pumpkin will still grow

8/10/2006 12:16:24 AM

Ga.

Root,,if it broke off near the stem of the fruit,you can use some sulfur to heal it..I'd apply twice a day and keep the wound as dry as you can..It should heal in a few days..Your fruit should keep growing..
J

8/10/2006 7:39:53 AM

NEPA [email protected] KB3QKV

What type of sulpher and where do I purchase it? Gary is right, it is still growing. But I am so far behind everyone that I don't know if it is worth it only for the sake of growing one and to learn more.

8/10/2006 8:23:54 AM

Ga.

Root,,check your email...
J

8/10/2006 8:57:24 AM

ordinary,VA

I found my sulpher at Lowes
product made by green light.

8/10/2006 4:45:56 PM

Nashville, TN

I'm actually having BETTER luck with the 'kins growing on vines that I terminated soon after the fruit set. The stems are stronger - and the vines are able to roll with the 'kin as it grows...

May have my largest one to date soon - and I terminated that vine 4" after the 'kin...

I'd cut it off CLEAN - and treat it with S.

8/11/2006 7:32:29 AM