Re: To Cut or Not to Cut!

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• Subject: Re: To Cut or Not to Cut!
• From: K* F* <k*@planet.eon.net>
• Date: Fri, 6 Jun 1997 22:30:27 -0600

Hi Chris.

Have you considered trying to tie (bind?) the wound?  Don't know if this
would restrict the subsequent growth but might be worth a try.

Kurt Frederick
Edmonton, Alberta


At 09:48 PM 6/5/97 -0700, you wrote:
>Hi Everyone,
>
>I need some help on this one!
>
>My Greer 1006 has continued to rocket a long. Start date was May 6th
>transplant date was May 12.
>
>The vine as of this evening is 40" long with 14 leafs, 5 of which are fully
>developed at 15" to 16" across.
>
>The 3rd leaf from the crown (approximately 5") from where the main vine
>enters the ground, has developed a 1/4" crack or tear below the leaf axle
>at the main vine. I must assume this is from the wind and subsequent
>stress. Unfortunately it is the main vine which the crack is affecting. It
>has not split through into the main vine.
>
>I have covered it with a paste of captan. 
>
>I hate to start removing leafs at this very early stage but would it be
>advised to lop it off to prevent any further damage?
>
>Secondly, when you cut should you cut as close to the main vine as possible
>or leave some of the leaf stem extending?
>
>Chris Andersen
>Moraga, Calif.
>

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