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Santa Cruz, CA

What is sapping and is it something to be concerned about? Why is the pumpkin doing it?

9/1/2007 10:38:15 AM

Georgia

Ive heard but this isnt gospel by any means. Its like strech marks from growth is thats were its sapping from. I think its actually like cutting yourself and the you bleeding. Ive been told to try to clean it up with a 10 percent bleach and mater mixture. That is susposed to help Im told.

9/1/2007 11:16:31 AM

Eugene,OR

Jack Larue once told me that it is a sign that a fruit is going to go very heavy. Your biggest concern should be how you are going to lift it.

9/1/2007 1:12:42 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Jason, I am sure it is just a typo...but bleach and mater mixture is funny stuff!!!! LOL Does the size of the "mater" matter??? LOL Peace, Wayne Grow em big!!!

9/1/2007 1:16:59 PM

Ohio

Vineman, really? I have never heard that before, I hope it comes true for me then. Sapping is also a good sign the pumpkin is still growing.

9/1/2007 3:25:18 PM

Eugene,OR

True.

9/1/2007 6:14:10 PM

Mt Vernon Ky

i hope its true

9/1/2007 11:48:16 PM

Delaware, Ohio

Heard it's true too.

9/2/2007 8:51:30 AM

Georgia

Im happy after reading the replies I have a couple that are sapping bad and their also my biggest ones..So will see what happens and yes Wayne that was a typo allthough mater juice might help I guess..

9/4/2007 4:30:17 PM