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Tweed Valley, Australia

I have major stem issues on the Paton and I really don’t know what to do.. should I cut off my Paton and let it sit in its pumpkin house till the festival in 12 days. With fans still on stem? Or should I pick it and take it up to the shed ? Or should I keep it going and persist with the fans and sulphur powder and hope it will dry out a little till then?? It’s very humid and wet here at the moment and it’s not helping the situation. Any answers would be very much appreciated.
Thank you so much!
Lilli

1/7/2024 10:20:16 PM

Syracuse, NY

If you could throw a picture or 3 into your diary with several angles perhaps, not required but for anyone to not see the problem is the first concern. Even I won't comment, and that is rare, lol---Meanwhile, don't cut anything - what is 'the shed'?
That sounds scary, lol---
No matter what, Good Luck. eric g

1/8/2024 2:28:54 AM

Mission Viejo, CA

Lilli can you get agricultural-grade hydrogen peroxide where you are? That would help dry out and slow down the rot in the stem.

1/8/2024 12:25:35 PM

Beaver WV

Is the agricultural grade the same as food grade?

1/8/2024 5:16:59 PM

Partlow,Va

I agree with KC

1/8/2024 6:02:04 PM

rsmidkiff, this might help but seems to be yes.

http://h2o2uses.com/hydrogen-peroxide-grades-and-stabilizers

1/8/2024 7:19:53 PM

Beaver WV

Thank You Spudder!!

1/8/2024 7:23:10 PM

Tweed Valley, Australia

Thank you all for your helpful comments and thanks for the good luck Eric I’m sure going to need it. And a scary shed is pretty much the same as a scary barn I’d say.. haha
I’ll definitely get some hydrogen peroxide and give it a try thanks so much KC.
Thanks again and happy new year everyone :)

1/8/2024 11:23:52 PM

Torrance, Ca.

All great info and I'm sure Steve Geddes has also emailed her. Steve has been the best at getting back to questions I have over the past 15 plus years.

He's the silent helper that I'm sure all who have asked questions knows about.:)

Sorry to get off topic but Geddes needed some praise because he's never going to praise himself.

Hope the stem split works out with the good advice above.

1/10/2024 11:26:34 AM

Connecticut, USA

Farmer Lilli, congratulations on your new PB!!

1/11/2024 9:30:44 AM

Tweed Valley, Australia

Thanks so much Ken D.. I still can’t believe I got it to the 300kg mark. I can’t wait for next season already :)

1/12/2024 5:44:23 AM