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San Jose California

Just now noticed a soft blossom that goes about a 3/4 inch deep. Got a fan on it, should I use Daconil or sulphur. The
pumpkin is just a 500+ lb porch pumpkin.
Thanks!

10/4/2015 8:52:12 PM

Waterville, Ohio

Be aggressive early on. Make sure you dig to very solid fruit. Spray with a 1:10 bleach solution, alcohol or peroxide and paste or cover with sulfur, copper or captan. After the Weighoff, you can spray clear laquer on the area to seal it.

10/4/2015 8:55:25 PM

aurora, IL

I agree with DHertz, treat that kin right away.

10/5/2015 12:07:32 AM

San Jose California

I have sprayed with bleach, and am now applying the captan paste--should I still use the fan?

10/5/2015 3:34:50 PM

Central Minnesota

Yes you need a fan or three. I am not a fan of fungicide at this point but get all the rot out.

10/5/2015 3:55:29 PM

Waterville, Ohio

Scott's right, keep those fans running.

10/5/2015 10:13:32 PM

San Jose California

Thanks all, fans running!!!
Kurt

10/6/2015 10:29:02 AM