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It seems I'm hearing alot of growers from the northeast saying about stem splits this year. I have several with stem splits already and I've never had one before. Is this crazy weather causing stem splits? I always thought it was mostly a genetic issue. Didn't really think that weather was much of a factor but maybe it is, or maybe its just me. What do you guys think?

7/29/2009 10:17:10 PM

Annapolis Valley Nova Scotia

I get them every year and don't worry, what happens, happens! This year I have them on a day 5 polination, am I worried? No!

7/29/2009 10:30:13 PM

Western NY

i've noticed it most during the colder years. got a couple this year, so far not too bad.

7/29/2009 11:00:58 PM

Gold Hill, Oregon

not cold here and no stem splits. 108 today.

7/30/2009 12:30:26 AM

Long Island,New York

Stem splits are a sign of rapid or start-stop growth....I'll let you know when/if any of mine start to grow................

7/30/2009 6:27:17 AM

Mercersburg, PA

what is the best remedy? just keeping up on the fungicides? do you coat them as soon as they show up?

7/30/2009 6:55:55 AM

Williamsburg,KY

Kevin, can you post of picture, not quite sure what a stem split looks like. Thanks

7/30/2009 8:12:44 AM