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So the deer came through and ate all the corn in my garden and caused general but mostly nonharmful mayhem to the rest of my small garden. I guess the corn was the real prize.

Anyway, I had 4 large pumpking maturing nicely and the deer scraped its teeth along two of them trying to bite into them I guess. It has caused a couple of small bite marks in two of my pumpkins. Is there anyway to seal the bites so that the pumpkin can continue to grow and not rot? The bites go down into the flesh maybe only 1/8th of an inch or less.

Thank you.

don't mark my words, but i'm pretty sure they'll callous over and continue to grow. 1/8" isn't too deep; probably just superficial damage. Rot should only be a problem if it gets constantly wet or humid at which time you can try to cover the patch. but i say leave it and it should recover fine.

I am so happy to hear that. I have never grown pumpkins before. Started them from seeds and am rather proud of them .

Darn deer also got the corn I had planted. In the past we haven't had a problem. Perhaps because our dog marks his territory back there and it deters the deer. They must be desperate this year though.

Funny enough it left my Herbs, Chard, Brussel Sprouts, Snap Peas, and Broccoli alone. Maybe it got spooked before it finished munching! All I know is I want venison for dinner, and soon!!!!