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Rexburg, Idaho

I would like some information on deadheading vines. I may be mistaken but from what I understand this is supposed to force energy from plant growth to pumpkin growth. I have several questions regarding this. Does it work? When do you start doing this? Do you do it to all your vines at once or just some at a time?

Brian in Idaho

8/12/2000 12:33:54 AM

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I'm also confused about this,I've been cutting some here and there but could use some info
Amy

8/12/2000 7:04:24 AM

derry n.h u.s.a.

HI BRIAN:You are correct on the transfering of energy to the pumpkin. My plants are totaly deadheaded now but i start with 3 or 4 vines at a time so not to split the pumpkin i have cut or deadheaded half the plant in one night but the pumpkins were over 100 lbs so thay could take the weight increase.All you do is cut the end of the vine and i use a half coathanger ( a u shape) and pin the end down and bury it that keeps the critters out.You shouldent cut the vine the pumpkin is on till the whole plant is deadheaded and even then if your happy with the growth of the pumpkin you have or pumpkins? just let that vine grow it will slow down on it,s own as more energy will be going to the pumpkins and if your not satisfied with the growth then cut or deadhead that vine.Deadheading is how you gain the bigger weights like 20 to 30 lbs in 24hours or even more so be carefull chopping and good luck.If you havent
deadheaded anything yet you should get started soon times running out it,s getting closer to those weighoff dates hope this was some help John G.

8/12/2000 8:32:12 PM