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Ma

Ugh, right where the callused stem meets the flesh. Bad luck but not over. Think happy thoughts...

8/10/2026 4:13:59 PM

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Stem splits often don't go into the cavity as the flesh is very thick where the stem meets the pumpkin unlike a BES. The biggest issue is infection as the cavity formed can be moist and warm and a great spot for fungus to grow. Get some thin clear flexible aquarium tubing and blow compressed air into the cavity (buy a bubbler at aquarium store) to keep it dry. Also if you have powdered sulphur or another anti-fungal dust the area. Stem splits are common among the big growers as the pumpkin balloons up between day 30 and 60. Good luck!

8/10/2026 4:37:51 PM

Grittyville, WA

Yeah, the top growers have gotten over it sometimes. So the good news is you're becoming more like Travis G. Bad news is you inherited another hurdle.

[Last edit: 08/10/26 6:12:34 PM]

8/10/2026 6:12:20 PM