Pinching/Pruning
- To: pumpkins@mallorn.com
- Subject: Pinching/Pruning
- From: B*@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 24 Jun 1998 11:49:04 EDT
Hello pumpkin pals,
All is well for the time here in Indiana for now
that is. I have seen squash bugs in the patch lately. I continue to spray
with sevin and methoxlchlor. Please let me know if I need something stronger.
It sure is fun to give those bugs a direct shot. I guess it brings out the
kid in me. Kind of like cowboys and indians.
Anyway my question for the day is about when and how to pinch and
prune. From what I have read and researched I had planned on starting to cut
the ends of my secondary and teritary vines and bury them once my fruits were
set. My target date for permanent fruit set or my contest keepers is quickly
approaching. Do I start cutting now or wait? I have already begun to bury
vines in some places along the main and seconadary vines. My larger plant has
approx. 300 leaves and the smaller 200. All advice is welcome.
Brad
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