Re: Vine Advise
- Subject: Re: Vine Advise
- From: d*@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2011 23:10:19 -0400 (EDT)
Steve,
I'm a firm believer in no stress on the stem...I basically knock off all
secondaries 3-4 ft in front and behind the pumpkin...more from behind as they
are not as critical. I also put milk jugs on the sides of the MV around
where the stem connects...so that there is a slack so the stem has no stress
and can grow parallel to the ground....which I think is important. I try to
insure a "V" also....you are correct...be VERY careful and do on a hot sunny
day! However, once set up...not much more needs to be done for the rest of
the season...which I like. I then put them into "tarp" tents and also cover
them additionally with a sheet...to insure both dry and no sun on them.
Good luck.
David Bhaskaran
Rochester, MN
-----Original Message-----
From: Steve Haberman <shaberman@insmgt.com>
To: pumpkins <pumpkins@hort.net>
Sent: Sat, Jul 23, 2011 12:47 pm
Subject: Vine Advise
I am having issues with my vines pinning my stem down toward the ground. I
ave gone along the vine from the fruit in each direction, cutting the node
oots in order to free the vine. Should I free the downstream end and keep
t loose? I am so afraid of pressuring my stem or breaking my main.
Any advise out there would be great.
Steve Haberman
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