Re: double main...
Hi Cliff,
I think the conventional wisdom is to clip one of the double
mains. Otherwise they compete against each other for space,
light and fluids. I would do it sooner rather than later and
dust the clipped end with capton. It's your choice which
one... flip a coin.
Those hoop houses have helped out alot... looks like you are
ahead of me at this point.
Good luck,
vince
--- Cliff Warren <cliffrwarren@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Dear list,
>
> It seems every year we have a few threads on the double main
> phenomenon...
> Maybe I should pay more attention. Anyway, my 296-inch
> Holland plant
> (845 Bobier X 940 Mombert) is a terrific plant, but has
> developed about one
> foot of a "double main", which has now split into two "main"
> vines. I'm
> definitely keeping this plant.
>
> Should I clip one of the mains, leaving only one? When should
> I do this?
>
> There is a picture of this on my site:
>
> http://idahopumpkin.tripod.com/2003/june/index.html
>
> Please ignore the annoying pop-up ads.
>
> Regards, Cliff
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