RE: vine direction
Ned,
let the vine grow a few feet, then slowly start turning its direction by
using some sticks in the ground. The vine must have some flexibility
before you start to turn it. The beginning of the vine is generally hard
and can snap very easily. Depending on vine density (stem thickness)
start turning at three feet out.
Bill Sadowski, in Ohio finally getting some sun and night temps over 40's
Message text written by INTERNET:pumpkins@mallorn.com
>Hi list: I am just waiting for the rain and cool temperatures to break
so the plants can get going here in northeastern Pennsylvania. I tried to
place the peat pots in the soil to predict the direction of the main vine.
I placed them in so the desired direction was opposite of the first true
leaf and for the most part it was correct. The plants are just beginning
to vine out and one appears to be turning in a direction that I don't want
it to go. Would I be better to let it hit the ground on its own and at a
later date change its patch and anchor it a bit or should I try and stake
it somehow to turn it before it hits the ground ? Thanks for your
advise.
Ned <
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