Re: Roots, where are they?
Kathie,
The roots are going to be everywhere under the vines (hair type roots and a
tap root will come out a the bottom of each leaf steam). All these roots
help feed and stabilize the plant. So be careful not to get too close to
the plant.
David
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kathie Morgan" <fishrap@earthlink.net>
To: <pumpkins@hort.net>
Sent: Sunday, June 16, 2002 12:24 PM
Subject: Roots, where are they?
> List,
> I started over with a whole new patch this year, barely better than last
> year's, soilwise. I disked, dug pits, rototilled, then planted. But the
> soil definitely needs more tilling.
> How close to the plants dare I go? I love spading, since it goes deeper
> than the big machines [and I have big morning glory troubles], but I
> worry about getting too close to the roots. Who can advise me?
> Thanks!
> Kathie
>
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