Re: covering vines
- To: pumpkins@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: covering vines
- From: H* E* P*
- Date: Wed, 28 Apr 1999 14:13:21 -0700
- References:
pumpkins@mallorn.com wrote:
>
> Has anyone ever grown a pumpkin over 500 pounds without covering the vines with dirt?
>
I have a related question. Due to wet weather and lack of time, I
don't expect to be able to spade all my Pumpkin area. It is now in weeds
and grass. I am thinking of making a nice bed along one edge, planting
the vines as close as you recommend, and then letting the vines run out
right angles from the bed. The vines would be growing in a weedy lawn if
the ground stays as wet as it does some years. It will not be too wet
for the pumkins. I grew good corn in this plot every year without
plowing.
What spacing should I use for single vines growing parallel without
side vines? I am just making crosses in this plot not growing for
maximum size. I am thinking 6 feet between vines will be close but
acceptable for AG.
I already understand the pruning pattern for my other plot where I
will grow for large fruit size.
--
Harold Eddleman
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