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Nottingham, UK

Have just uploaded some photos of my crack to my diary (18/8)

Would be keen to hear from growers experiencing similar splits.
How big of a problem is this?

Thanks
Pete

8/18/2017 11:39:04 AM

Torrance, Ca.

It's done for. I've caulked those and still gained weigh over the next week but once you get air in the cavity it's just a matter of time now.

Bummer.

8/18/2017 2:22:09 PM

Nottingham, UK

Ahh man that sucks. The one that got away and was on track for a pb.

The photo makes.it look darker that it is. Guess I'll just have to see how it plays out.
Time to start ordering the cover crop seed I guess as it's my only pumpkin.


Tx So.Cal

8/18/2017 2:50:12 PM

Torrance, Ca.

Can you stick a piece of straw or something like that in the hole? Does it go all the way into the cavity?

It looks like a pin hole in the rib that ripped open?

8/18/2017 4:18:08 PM

Colorado

It does look like a hole from a internal crack/rib intersection.If you can probe it air and mold spores have gotten into the fruit seed cavity and its days are numbered/if its not a hole its a small external crack and wont be a problem..cant be sure from your photo-time for the straw test

8/18/2017 7:03:39 PM

Nottingham, UK

Will get a clearer photo with light and will probe.
I'll let you know how I.get on.
Appreciated, thanks.

8/18/2017 7:11:39 PM

Central NY

Ugh.. Good luck dandy...hope it's on the surface

8/18/2017 8:55:41 PM