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Re: rising vine

In a message dated 97-08-21 03:02:52 EDT, failor.3@osu.edu (john failor)
writes:

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 Date:	97-08-21 03:02:52 EDT
 From:	failor.3@osu.edu (john failor)
 To:	pumpkins@athenet.net
 
 	Right now my largest pumpkin measures 95" around. That puts it some
 where near 200lbs. It was pollinated somewhere around july 15-20th. However
 I see a potential problem developing if the pumpkin gets much bigger. The
 vine end is rising higher than the blossom end. The vine is approx. 8" off
 the ground. Tap roots have been cut 5' back. Soon the vine will becoming in
 contact with the pumpkin. There is some "slack" in the vine but I don't
 know if it will curl around the denveloping shoulders. I am worried it may
 crack because the pumpkin is growing 12-17 lbs a day. Has anyone had a
 simmilar problem? Any suggestions would be appreciated. I still have a 74"
 back up on a secondary that I have delayed taking off for just this reason.
 
 P.S. The pumpkins "stem-blossom angle" is something like that of Milt
 Barber's 743 pictured in Don Langevine's book(page 22 I think)
 
 Thanks, John
 
 
 
 
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John,
   Sometimes when you have a stem stress problem that is difficult to
resolve, you can elevate the blossom end of the pumpkin which automatically
lowers the stem end. It is not right for all situations , but does great for
many. It takes two people to do it. One stands over the blossom end and lifts
it up (usually about 6 inches) will the other person puts soil under the
blossom end like a ramp. Be careful and go slow. This is not a cure for all .
                                                   pumkinguy@aol.com
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