RE: Vine Advise
- Subject: RE: Vine Advise
- From: &* H* <s*@insmgt.com>
- Date: Sun, 24 Jul 2011 23:04:55 -0400
I pollinated her on July 10. She is measuring 118lbs this morning. Thanks
for the vine advise. I talked smack about hot and sunny as it has been that
way for a month. Today was 79 and cloudy. I did cut my laterals and some
more node roots but didn't have the guts to move the vine much. I am going
to wait for the next hot one so my main is pliable.
Thanks again!!
Steve Haberman
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pumpkins@hort.net [o*@hort.net] On Behalf Of
dbhaskaran@aol.com
Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2011 7:00 PM
To: pumpkins@hort.net
Subject: Re: Vine Advise
Steve,
Good news on the 1355...it grew a 1200lber last year for the Akkerman's.
However, George Heyne and I can't seem to get anything to set on ours...so
it's a bust for me this year...good luck with the 1355..hope it gets to
1200+
for you!
Dave Bhaskaran
Rochester, MN
-----Original Message-----
From: Steve Haberman <shaberman@insmgt.com>
To: pumpkins <pumpkins@hort.net>
Sent: Sat, Jul 23, 2011 10:49 pm
Subject: RE: Vine Advise
Thanks Dave! Hot and sunny won't be a problem. I started to do what I have
one in the past....which is basically what you described. What has thrown
e off is the massive growth from these vines. The secondaries are
verywhere! I get to be too sentimental on the "salad" part of things. I
ill hack away in the morn.
.S. Best fruit going is a 1355 Bhaskaran 09.
Steve Haberman
----Original Message-----
rom: owner-pumpkins@hort.net [o*@hort.net] On Behalf Of
bhaskaran@aol.com
ent: Saturday, July 23, 2011 11:10 PM
o: pumpkins@hort.net
ubject: Re: Vine Advise
Steve,
'm a firm believer in no stress on the stem...I basically knock off all
econdaries 3-4 ft in front and behind the pumpkin...more from behind as
hey
re not as critical. I also put milk jugs on the sides of the MV around
here the stem connects...so that there is a slack so the stem has no stress
nd can grow parallel to the ground....which I think is important. I try to
nsure a "V" also....you are correct...be VERY careful and do on a hot sunny
ay! However, once set up...not much more needs to be done for the rest of
he season...which I like. I then put them into "tarp" tents and also cover
hem additionally with a sheet...to insure both dry and no sun on them.
ood luck.
avid Bhaskaran
ochester, MN
----Original Message-----
rom: Steve Haberman <shaberman@insmgt.com>
o: pumpkins <pumpkins@hort.net>
ent: Sat, Jul 23, 2011 12:47 pm
ubject: Vine Advise
am having issues with my vines pinning my stem down toward the ground. I
ve gone along the vine from the fruit in each direction, cutting the node
ots in order to free the vine. Should I free the downstream end and keep
loose? I am so afraid of pressuring my stem or breaking my main.
ny advise out there would be great.
Steve Haberman
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