Re: how do you "prop" the plant to change directions?

Only do this during the hottest part of the day !  Otherwise, it's likely it will snap like a piece of celery at even the slightest movement.  Been there, done that  !
 

WILLYRAIN@aol.com wrote:

I would just try to redirect it as the vines start to run. If you start bending it to much at the base you will cause alot of stress and stand a big chance of it splitting the vine.
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