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Marion,IN

In the 2nd or 3rd book on growing Giant Pumpkins, the flag pattern for vines is described. In a small patch could 2 plants be grown with the flags on opposite sides? Has anyone ever tried a flag?

5/9/2005 6:13:27 PM

Md/ Usa

try do doing a forum search

5/9/2005 11:24:27 PM

Canada

I plan on growing 3 plants in total in my patch this year
back plants will be grown in flag pattern in opposite directions as you describe my one single front plant will be grown x-mas style as I have the room up front.

Dave

5/10/2005 1:03:45 AM

Mill Bay, British Columbia

Flag pattern may work for some in certain circumstances but most will grow in the xmas tree pattern. Your call, but as a new grower, I'd go with 1 plant (with a back-up) and fill that 18X24 area and grow 2 fruit. One one the main and one on the secondary. There are many growers that manage to grow 2 very large pumpkins on the same plant.

Good luck/Glenn

5/10/2005 1:37:11 AM

Hobbiton New Zealand

I grow 2 flag and 1 xmas tree patterns and the flag was the best for me last year it depends on how much room and what shapes fit best. Why not invent a new pattern.

5/10/2005 1:47:56 AM