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Woodward, Oklahoma

My stem fell off but it's not rotted all the way threw I put some sulfur on and it's solid again. Would this be a dq?

8/30/2017 5:23:23 PM

Hanson Ma

As far a I know the pumpkin does not have to have the stem. As long as it is healed it should be good.

8/30/2017 5:31:29 PM

Deal With It

Better ask Porkchop. He's the only one permitted to make that call.

8/30/2017 6:06:13 PM

Woodward, Oklahoma

Lol!!

8/30/2017 6:25:06 PM

Colorado

1385 jutras-famous pumpkin/ no stem-so yes it can be legal

8/30/2017 6:39:53 PM

Baker how did you end up doing. We just finished and weighted at 633lbs, other one was 705lbs

8/30/2017 6:42:11 PM

Central NY

If it doesn't rot your good...there's been quite a few I allowed without a stem...hopefully she will hold for you...rules are rules...

8/30/2017 6:53:30 PM

Oak Grove, Mn

I think you will be ok...last year lifting the pumpkin out of the patch i snapped the stem off. I was worried but still took it to Stillwater. I talked to many experienced growers that told me that as long as it doesn't probe into the inner cavity it is good. Not only did the judges determine it was a sound fruit but it also won an HD award.

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=267273

You are a nice guy Baker's Man and get along well with your fellow growers...I don't think you are in danger of failing Porkchop's section 4 rule 11. Claremongoose on the other hand, really needs to improve...he might fail next year too if he doesn't change attitude.

8/30/2017 7:05:22 PM

Deal With It

*shudders in terror*

8/30/2017 7:11:34 PM

Woodward, Oklahoma

I hear that just want to know them. Thanks Porkchop. Flashtone had a 550 go down on me side starting rott and stoped growing after the hail Harold on a moth then went down on me same with 304. I have one about 60ish getting it weighted next Friday to see for sure.

8/30/2017 7:11:41 PM

Woodward, Oklahoma

Well I want to get a GPC event in Oklahoma. So I don't have to drive 8hr to the closest one. Flashtone 600ish not 60ish

8/30/2017 7:31:54 PM

ive drove 700 plus miles to a gpc event in Oklahoma get a show going they will come

8/30/2017 8:41:02 PM

Upa Creek, MO

What about Josiah's 1965 pkn a couple years ago? His had some rot in a hole and was DQ'd? I imagine a stem hole would be similar in size.

8/30/2017 9:02:21 PM

Woodward, Oklahoma

Don young did you go to the when in Shackttc ok

8/30/2017 9:17:11 PM

west central IN/East central IL

Scape all rot or soft material out and face it toward the sun with a fan to help dry it out and you'll be fine not dq'd

8/30/2017 9:33:53 PM

yes baker man took a 1133 down there sad to see it discontinue

8/30/2017 10:33:00 PM

Partlow,Va

The rot will go quick, esp on stem. No stem is no problem for being legal but they rot through in the middle and your are in the heat like me so good luck its hard to stop. Do what megakin said plus sulfer with captan but the heat humidity is the enemy. got to stop it early keep bone dry fans

8/30/2017 10:56:49 PM

yeah, we had a blossom rot, one day it was slightly soft then next the whole thing was soft. I wouldnt expect it to last more than 10 days to pick up.

8/30/2017 11:40:06 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Mr. Man, I think the end of the rule is..."thru into the cavity"...not a direct quote, but think you understand. Peace, Wayne

8/31/2017 2:34:35 AM

Woodward, Oklahoma

Got some pictures up of how it looks did the best I could with what I had! Hope she holds on! I decided not to go to GPC way off. Just trying to get Hulk to hold on for a week so I can take him to the county fair.

8/31/2017 3:43:56 PM