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Amherst, WI

Thanks for passing on some good information about terminating the main at the fruit. I'm sorry that one split on you.

8/16/2026 1:28:57 PM

Upa Creek, MO

Sorry to see, record setting year for BES at least on here. Good info about fruit shape and terminating.

8/16/2026 1:35:17 PM

valtierra/spain

It always hurts a lot to see a split. Sorry, Andy

8/16/2026 3:07:34 PM

Central NY

Dang it...quit breakin em

8/16/2026 3:17:01 PM

Nova Scotia

Well the hits keep coming at you and many other growers so far unfortunately. Those that have been at this game for many years have all been there, but this season it does appear to be more prevalent. Still stings none the less. Forge ahead!

8/16/2026 5:12:14 PM

Brooktondale, New York

I never like seeing the inside in August. Sorry man

8/16/2026 7:57:09 PM

Tyngsboro, MA

Ugh sorry Andy

8/16/2026 11:23:04 PM

Lloydminster/AB

That is never easy to look at. The pain is always the same, it just goes away faster when you've been doing it this long. More time for the other ones. I'll say a few words and drink a toast to its short life.

8/17/2026 12:57:23 AM

Connecticut, USA

Sorry to see that BES. Seems to be a lot of them this year.

8/17/2026 6:14:54 AM

Upstate New York

It just sucks when they go down! My first year losing a good one and it hurt me more than the pumpkin. Thank you for the stories, and advising me to grow a few cause #*it happens.

8/17/2026 7:37:50 AM

Grittyville, WA

Nice attempt.

8/17/2026 8:32:36 AM