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Ray, North Dakota

The little split at the base of my pumpkin has extended into my stem. Little or no growth for two days. Is he dead? I could stick a zip tie into the crack about three inches.

I would assume the quick reduction in growth isn't good.

8/19/2006 5:21:13 PM

Ray, North Dakota

Hmmm, first time no one has ever responded! I'll look deeper into the damage if I get a chance tonight, but I would appreciate some advice.

8/19/2006 7:25:37 PM

Ray, North Dakota

I just checked again, and I can stick a zip tie into the crack, straight back five inches before I hit any resistence. Not 100% blown, but it really has slowed him down.

8/19/2006 7:36:39 PM

Montoursville, PA

Herbie...............your him is a her. There are no male pumpkins. Carefull you will insult the beast. :)))

8/19/2006 9:34:17 PM

Ray, North Dakota

I checked right away this morning and SHE has put on close to 20 pounds overnight!

I sniffed for rot and couldn't smell any then sealed the crack with caulk. It is horizontal with the stem, and when I look and probe it does not go into the cavity of the pumpkin. Still going...

8/20/2006 9:56:12 AM