Re: pruning



Scott_Armstrong@LNOTES3.bankofny.com wrote:

> i'm trying to train my pumpkin so that it's perpendicular to the vine.
> the only problem is that there is a secondary vine in the way.  (the
> vine that grew right next to the pumpkin off of the main vine).  can i
> prune this vine off without causing irreversible damage to my fruit?

Yes, cut it off. If you have a a fungicide, make a paste out of it and apply
it to the cut with a paint brush.

> should i put some sort of an anti-fungal on the opening when i do indeed
> prune?
>      as a side note, Langevin's new book is great!  awesome pictures.  I
> really like his "tale of the tape".  But it's a little dissheartening to
> find out so early in the season that i won't be growing a 1000lb
> monster.  I guess there's always next year.
>
> scott armstrong
>
> long island ny
>
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