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Ohio

Yesterday I noticed what looks to be black mildew or mold on my pumpkin, about quarter size. Is there anything I can do to fix this? Or is it too late?

7/19/2008 9:03:20 AM

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10% Bleach but probably too late.

7/19/2008 10:32:13 AM

Windsor, Ontario, Canada

If the mold is too deep for bleach to work, what about carefully digging the spot out and applying captan?

7/19/2008 11:59:29 AM

Garden State Pumpkins

what size is the pumpkin?...I read this differently...if the pumpkin is a quater size...it didn't pollinate..look to the next flower and try again..

7/19/2008 3:02:39 PM

Ohio

The pumpkin is around 60-70 pound's and the mold spot is about the size of a quarter.

7/19/2008 11:34:36 PM

Garden State Pumpkins

This is definately not a good sign...but if it is your keeper for the year I would go along with both the suggestions, then cover it with a tarp, keep it dry, and if need be put a fan on it until the wound heals...seen some mighty big bites in pumpkins although the scar stays they've kept growing....if the hole fills with water it's over...top scars are the worst...side intrusions are easier to deal with....How's that G...I used the word intrusions...might not have spelt it right! LOL
good luck,,,GrowEmBig! Chuck

7/20/2008 1:54:57 AM

Ohio

Thank's too All for the info.I put the captan on yesterday and also a fan hope it work's.Good luck to ALL!

7/20/2008 9:13:01 AM

Ohio

Well it looks like the molded area is larger today, should I cut it out and fill it, if so what shoud I fill it with, or should I see if the captan works?????

7/20/2008 7:02:42 PM