Re: Cutting main vine
Chris,
I only allow the main to grow past the pumpkin approx 6 ft and allow
secondaries to grow 4 ft long and then I terminate all growth. So thats only
50 sq ft in front of the pumpkin so I really think that tthe plant behind
the pumpkin supports the fruit. I had two over 1000 last year and currently
this year, measurement wise, I have beaten my pb.
drew
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris Andersen" <Lungfish6@netscape.net>
To: <pumpkins@mallorn.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2002 2:20 AM
Subject: Cutting main vine
> It has been a great season here in the NW. However, my plant only gave me
one fruit this year, and as fate has it, i have had to cut the main vine
about 3 inches past the only fruit. (It would have pulled away from the
vine)
> So my question is... how much do you think I have hurt the potential
growth of this fruit?? I mean, doesn't most of the uptake of nutrients come
from before the fruit? Has anyone had this experience before??
>
> Chris
> Seattle
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