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Saegertown Pa.

on the survivor I have two rotten spots .5 by 1 inch I put captan on them they are still soft should I cut the soft parts out? what should I dew?

9/3/2000 7:21:28 AM

Connecticut, USA

I have heard of other growers removing the soft rotting portion of a stem and still holding on to the pumpkin. Last year Alan R. had one where you could see right through a hole in the stem. He kept it dry with a fan and then beat me with it at a local fair! 518 pounds.

9/4/2000 9:21:45 AM