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Massachusetts

Hi, I was trimming some leaves around a newly pollinated fruit because they were blocking its path to "lay down", when I carelessly made a small scrape in the pumpkin. It immediately started bleeding liquid to fill the tiny scrape. Should I be worried? Does anyone have advice?

Thanks,
Jamie

7/7/2006 10:03:35 AM

Lake Elmo, Minnesota

If it's just a surface scrape, it will heal fine. You will get a scar that grows bigger with the pumpkin. Some folks put a little Captan/water paste over the scrape in case of fungus getting to the wound. Not bad insurance. Will also leave a bit of scar/mark as it grows.

7/7/2006 10:08:36 AM

Massachusetts

Thanks Andy. I'm glad its not too big a problem. I'll try to get some Captan on there.

7/7/2006 10:11:30 AM

Massachusetts

Should I be worried about the fruit aborting from the stress? I just pollinated it this morning.

Jamie

7/7/2006 10:57:05 AM

Mocksville, NC

Never be worried, if it aborts, it wont be because you sratched it, i tend to scatch or nick mine, and once even hit the mature fruit with a 3Lb sledge hammer, when i missed the rebar stake in the ground. Going to have a mark on her when she grows up, but that gives them charactor. Great luck!

7/7/2006 2:40:07 PM

Massachusetts

Thanks Roger. What a relief.

7/7/2006 7:15:41 PM

San Luis Obispo, Ca.

no worries!

7/8/2006 6:16:53 PM