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Central NY

I vote yes..do something

7/12/2026 12:57:36 PM

Central NY

I would first get a zip tie and see if it's just superficial...then I'd check w Richmond Dave's stem split surgery entries...can't remember what year it was but he had a great picslpination of the process...good luck...hope guitar not deep

7/12/2026 1:01:48 PM

Upa Creek, MO

Some people make a slit back away from the pumpkin. I have never done that so hopefully someone who has will chime in!

7/12/2026 1:08:41 PM

Grittyville, WA

I think I understand some of the end splits but I have no clue about curing this type of split. I wonder if keeping very steady, mild temps around the stem might help. Did it happen on a cold night? It's so difficult to prevent problems like this when the cause isnt understood.

7/12/2026 4:38:03 PM

Winchester, Ohio

It has not been cool, low temps upper 60s. We have had over 2 inches of rain in the last 48hrs so I am guessing that could be a factor. That and this thing is really starting to pickup the growth rate I think.

7/12/2026 5:16:48 PM

New England

Maybe a fungicide paste stuffed in there too?

7/12/2026 11:18:15 PM