Re: Tap Roots
cut the tap roots in close proximity to the pumpkin so the vine can rise
up as the pumpkin grows to avoid stem stress.
Glenn Peters
kenny gevock wrote:
>
> What are these tap roots that you are suppose to cut?
>
> Mr. Bojangles/Kenny G./Dzywiak
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> From: BChris1335@aol.com
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> To: pumpkins@hort.net
> Subject: Re: Leaves
> Date: Wed, 14 Aug 2002 08:11:01 EDT
> Dennis,
> You might as well cut them off because sooner or later while measuring
> the
> pumpkin, adjusting the stem, or cutting tap roots you will break them
> off
> anyway. As mentioned they will scar the surface of the pumpkin and
> scar
> doesn't expand well as the pumpkin grows.
> Brian Christensen
> Rexburg, Idaho
> personal best 847.5 lbs, 2001
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