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Fresno, CA

The white blossom nub is rotting on the fruit on my Risi 544. I probably had left the flower on too long. Anyway I was wondering if I should cut off all the rotten part or cut the whole thing off.

7/12/2010 10:06:03 PM

Ohio

( A Old Tom Beachy trick)
Get a small type brush ( like a artist type brush) and dip in into a straight bottle of daconil (no water) and paint it on your blossom end. I do this every year to all my blossom ends even if they need it or not. It works like a charm.

7/12/2010 10:22:44 PM

Middle TN

Oh thats a good tip Brooks, Im gonna put that one in my book of notes :)

7/12/2010 11:29:27 PM

Joliet, IL

i cut off the rotten part and leave on the healthy portion and apply captan and a run a fan on it while keeping it dry. it is not a problem whatsoever if caught early enough before going too far. i have had to chase rot on a pumpkin once to the end of the nub and then some and the blossom area actually looked like an innie belly button there but i got it healed in time and it was fine all season.

7/12/2010 11:50:15 PM

Fresno, CA

Thanks Brooks, Tammy and shazzy.

7/13/2010 11:30:05 PM