Re: Pruning Question
Hi. When the plant reaches 1000-1200 square feet stop it right there. Make
sure you prune all of your tertiary vine's flush to there origin ( secondary
vine).
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Olenio" <tolenio@sentex.net>
To: <pumpkins@mallorn.com>
Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2000 6:11 PM
Subject: Pruning Question
> Hello List,
>
> Quick pruning question...
>
> I understand that side all shoots should be pruned when they reach 8 feet
long,
> and the side shoot vine end tucked into the ground.
>
> What about the primary vine, is there a point when you prune it as well?
It
> would seem reasonable that there would be an optimum main vine length, and
> anything after that would take energy away from the pumpkin. But I may be
all
> wet too.
>
> Possibly a silly newbie question, but I will leave that up to you.
>
> Thanks,
> Tom
>
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