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Georgia

Lets say the pumpkin gets a split or whole but ya want to let it grow at least for exhibition. What do you use to fill it with. Thanks

8/11/2007 11:45:56 AM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

Silicone Caulk...But if Air has reached the cavity...game is over most of the time.

8/11/2007 12:39:56 PM

Georgia

Silocone caulk..Thanks I havent had any splits yet but I like to be prepared.

8/13/2007 8:14:55 AM

Wi

I had one go down at 300# last year. Split the blossom. I caulked it the same morning it split. That was about August 5th and I weighed it in October at 783#. It actually went heavy.

Make sure if you caulk you get it on HEAVY. You don't want the caulk to stretch and open up again. I had to re-caulk mine last year and it got air because of it. Air in the cavity is not a good thing as Shannon states above.

8/13/2007 9:17:03 AM

Ctpumpkin@optonline.net

A nice amber Ale usually helps the grower deal with splits.

8/13/2007 8:49:06 PM

Redwood Country

I like to be prepared too, so I think I'll get the caulk AND the ale.

8/13/2007 11:34:03 PM