Re: Burying Vines

1) Yes ,,,,,,,,, Tertiary vines. Not secondary or side vines.

2) No. Let the main vine continue to grow beyond the pumpkin as long as the main wants to. ( some growers prefer to terminate them at some point, but that's a personal decision.)  Some terminate the side vines at some point also but I would say that mainly depends on how much space you have. Some growers prefer heavy pruning, others don't.

 Any Other opinions out there on length of main's and side's ??

Josh, If you want some more clarification on Main, Secondary Main's, Side or Tertiary's, feel free to email me privately.

Bob

Josh Siegel wrote:

Ok, to be clear...

1) Cut off all tertiary vines asap
2) Once a pumpkin sets in and looks like it is growing, I should cut the
vine off beyond it?

           --josh

----- Original Message -----
From: "Robert Troy" <rptroy@earthlink.net>
To: <pumpkins@hort.net>
Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2002 11:18 PM
Subject: Re: Burying Vines

> Tertiary vines should be cut off as soon as possible.  It's very helpful
to pinch them off as soon as they appear. Makes the whole job a lot easier,
> helps prevent other vine, leaf damage and soil compaction from having to
get in there and walk around cutting them off. ....
> Also improves air flow.
>
>

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