Re: Flat vine vs. round vines?


> > I have seen some discussion on flat vine vs. a round type vine.
> >
> > What's the difference and is one better than another (ie: does it 
>matter)?
>I have heard that several big Pumpkins have been grown on them.  For me 
>they
>always produce smaller ones than other round vines in the garden that year.

I had a flat-viner this year. It had been planted just
one foot from another plant (nearly identical soil). The
flat vining plant had leaves about half the size of the
neighboring plant. I culled it a few days ago. All along
my intention was to cull one of these two plants.

I have pictures of the full biopsy ;-) at:

http://idahopumpkin.tripod.com/

Regards, Cliff


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