Re: Side Vines question
In a message dated 8/29/2006 10:49:06 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
chriss@columbus.rr.com writes:
I have a giant, about 300 pounds. She is on the main about 15 feet from the
stump. "She" has not grown much if at all for about 4 days. If you are
standing at the end of my main vine on the left hand side I have no leaves
or side vines due to SVB. On the right hand side I have huge side vines
that continue to flower and sprout females. The leaves are large and the
vines very healthy. I also have a volleyball size pumpkin that was
pollinated by bees about 8 days ago. It is on a side vine, near the top of
my main. Are my side vines and my volleyball taking energy away from my
giant? Should I cull the side vines? I would love to keep the volleyball
to have for Halloween. The giant has been entered in our county fair which
is in 17 days. Any help would be appreciated. I hope you are all growing
them BIG!
Chriss Cawley
Chriss@Columbus.rr.com
Hi Chriss,
If you are picking the big one in a few weeks, let the little one grow. When
you pull the big one out for the fair be gentle with the plant and it will
keep going.
When I used to compete in the fair I would let a few set towards the end of
the season on the plants I was about to pick their big ones. I wouldn't cull
any vines on a plant which I was going to pull the main pumpkin from.
Best of luck Chriss!
Bill
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