I don't claim to be a squash expert in any way but the duct tape solution sounds right to me. If that doesn't work, I don't know what would.

Jim

I think once the air gets into the inside, it'll rot, (inside out), but I don't know how long you need to save it for. Pumpkins with cracks into the core rarely last a few weeks, but I have no experience with your variety. Others have tried making a paste with Captan (a fungicide powder) and filling in the crack, even others have tried latex caulk...same eventual results.

Mark

I have never heard of Adapazari Squash... So I am wondering -
My largest Adapazari Squash,18-20 " in diameter
Just how big do these get before harvest?

I am thinking it maybe be better to harvest this one rather than trying to preserve it. Put it on the table before it goes bad?

Just wondering,
Gumby_CT

Forgot to ask...was there a rainstorm or something which may have caused a growth spurt causing this squash to split?

Are these like Rouge Vif dÂÃtampes the Cinderella type pumpkin but gray or something?

gumby & korney
I got the seeds from Sazji in Turkey and grew them last year as well. The largest was approximately 32lb. To see a picture of a medium size Squash at the end of this forum in the search block enter sazji@yahoo.com . When you get to his website click on photo. You should get a picture of Bob in a Turkish marketplace. You will also see a ssmall-medium size Adapazari Squash.

Search results for: sazji@yahoo.com

There were no matches.

Here is a link to the photo

Here is a link that might be useful: Squash photo

Having looked at the picture confirms I have never seen nor eaten this squash variety. Is it resistant to the SVB and other pests we have over here?

If it were me I would "Put it on the table before it goes bad!"

Gumby_Ct - who is still wondering what may have caused the grow spurt (splitting), a heavy rainstorm?

Gumby
We rarely get heavy rainstorms here and havent had any since the Squash appeared,however I do suggest to the Mrs from time to time that she is overwatering. I don't let her near my tomato's,what few I have. If you think you might want to try this variety I should have seeds in Dec/Jan. These Squash have several hundred seeds per Squash and we have six large Squash along with a few smaller(late bloomers)on the vines.

Yea, I was just trying to figure the root cause of the splitting, that's all. An ounce of prevention, ya know!!
A heavy rainstorm would explain it if they weren't used to getting enuff water already. Sounds like you won't have that problem ;-)

Gumby_CT - I sent you an email thru the GW thingy here, not sure if you got it?

Duct tape seems to be working.

Good deal & thanks for letting know how you were making out.

This was the first time I saw the photo; it looks like the C. maxima variety "Jaradale", but larger. And the very thick flesh was evident in the photo. I wonder, is the flesh fairly dry & fine-grained, or course & watery like pumpkin?

I grow a similar winter squash, and some years a few of the squash open on the blossom end. I had attributed this to insects (because there was no cracking) but it may have been natural. If I did not use those squash immediately, they would rot. I hope you have good luck preserving yours, but once the inside is exposed to the open air, it is probably a lost cause.

Zeedman
Squash flesh is thick and orange similar to a pumpkin but I would not call it watery. There are literally several hundred seeds inside each squash. I had to use the duct tape as my wife was not going to let me harvest it, at this time, do to the few Squash we got this year. I'll can tell you that you don't want to argue with my Oriental wife unless you have two hearing aids with dead batteries

ROFLOL! Point taken... use duct tape.

Zeedman
I forgot to mention that the opening on my Squash was on the Blossom end as well. Squash and ears are doing well.

How mature is it? How much longer to go? Is it still increasing in size?

Blossom end splits are bad, that's the thinnest part of the fruit. Watch for water or oozing. If it's already full size, it may work for a while. If not full size, the split will try to get bigger as the fruit grows bigger. My pumpkin didn't last 2-3 weeks.

Good luck.

Mark

Mark
Squash still appears to be increasing in size. Last year was our first year growing this variety and we harvested 20+ Squasah late Oct/Early Nov. We lost several of our plants that was in an area that was overrun by Voles,a little root eating mouse like pest.
jim

Follow-up
This Squash is still growing at an accelerated pace. It is much larger,more than twice, than the others. Another unusual feature of this Squash is that it is light green,sort of whitish in appearance. I have a digital Camera but according to my Son In Law my computer cant handle digital photos or I would Post. He gets a new laptop ,at work, every 6-12 months and has offered me the old one. Keys are to small and close together for me so I will stick to old faithful here. At least I know how to turn it on

You can use your current keyboard AND monitor with no trouble. Ask him!! You just might like it.
Gumby_CT

Ten days since my last post and the Duct taped Squash is continuing to grow and looking good.

Didn't make it. The Squash outgrew the Duct tape leaving an opening for some type of pest to enter and have a picnic. Had to place in in the yard waste container. It was 26" in diameter by far the largest Squash I had. Son-in- law is here and says he thinks he can do something to my computer that will allow me to post pictures. Hope he can do it on this antique computer.

Did any of the other 6-8 squashes survive?

fliptx
They all survived along with 4 late bloomers. Still wish I knew how to post photos. OT did you see zeedmans photo of the beans I sent,you'll appreciate it . Check out the Insuks Wang Kong thread.

How to post photos:

A) Of course, you must have the pics on/in your computer... then:

1) Go to http://www.photobucket.com and sign up for a free account.

2) Upload your images to your photobucket account... simply use the Browse or upload button or link & find the pics on your computer and upload them...maybe they are in My Documents or My Pictures or somewhere else like the Desktop... it may take a few seconds to a minute depending on how large they are and if on dialup or DSL or cable to transfer them from your computer to your photobucket account.

3) Below or to side of each pic in your photobucket page will be about 4 choices of code... copy the one called HTML TAG by double clicking in the box containing the code.

4) Come back here and, in your message, where you want it, hold down the CTRL key on your keyboard and hit the V key on your keyboard once... it will paste the code. You can also paste the code by right clicking your mouse and selecting PASTE if on a Windows based system (I don't know how Apple/Macs work, if the same or not.)

Then just finish your message here like any other post, with the Preview Message button and Submit Message button to post it here. If done correctly, the pic should be visible after clicking the Preview Message button.

Hope this helps.

Mark

Duct tape got us to the moon. At least that's what an old Air Force guy I used to know would tell us. Wonder if it works on tomatoes.

Jim, as the Adapazari is from Turkey it probably is adapted to more arid conditions than the PNW.