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Vermont Green MTN State

I was wondering if I could do some preventative strengthening to my stem & vine. Could I be wrapped somehow?
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Doeski

8/3/2004 9:48:40 PM

Rhode Island

doeski
how about crushing up some v i a g r a and spraying the stem ? sorry i couldnt resist
a couple calcium sprays could possibly help ( ive never known anyone to ask this question so im at a loss )

we usually trim and prep the pumpkin and according to what we have we adjust

example ----- shorter stems need extra play on the main
( if its real short we can also ramp up the blossum end )
if it becomes a continued problem and stress can not be eliminated you can also cut the main off after the fruit

----many large pumpkins have been grown with no main after the fruit
also if you crack or split a vine duck tape wrapped around the area does wonders ---- the vine will heal itself
( pumpkin heal thyself )

pap nepga

8/4/2004 7:13:43 AM

Vermont Green MTN State

I have been "ramping" the blossom end, and praying it holds on for 25 more days!!!

8/4/2004 12:05:30 PM