Re: Leaves
Glenn,
Trimming some leaves here and there is not a bad idea if you have a small growing
area. It gives you a better air flow while still leaving as many roots as
possible for nutrient uptake.
Bob T.
Torrance, Ca.
LIpumpkin@aol.com wrote:
> Hi...I still don't seem to have the hang of this hobby yet so I have a
> question for the forum. I have a small backyard patch this year.If i let my
> plant "do its thing" the vines go out from the main and leaves develope every
> ...say....18 inches or so. The stems reach up and leaves develope in a cup
> shaped form as if to catch the water . (apparently these things haven't
> evolved to realize we dont overhead water ).At the ends of the vines after
> terminating and along the borders of the patch the leaves grow larger and
> flatter...up to 30 inches across.
> Now im sure that this extra growth of the leaves is better,barring a wind
> problem,and surely has something to do with "removing every other secondary",
> but would I be better off with a few big flat leaves or smaller cuppy-shaped
> leaves? Is it just surface area ? How about trimming every other LEAF? Like I
> said...I have a small patch and need all i can get.....looking for
> opinions....Glenn A
>
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