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Thornhill, Ontario, Canada

It's beginning to look like my seedling is getting ready to fall over. I gather this is more or less natural and that I should not be worried. But, I do wonder if I should be supporting the plant already with bamboo stakes.

It's looking like I may need to turn the vine by about 15 degrees or so. So, is it easier to do that while the plant is making its way to the ground? Or, should I wait until it's down and then turn it?

5/27/2005 1:07:14 PM

Canada

use the bamboo sticks, last year I pointed it in the direction as it was falling down to the ground. Once its on the ground the vine will start produceing tap roots
which makes it harder to train in the direction you want.

Dave

5/27/2005 1:23:21 PM

Oz

I am trying horizontal transplants.
I lay the plant on a hill,on its side.
It points tword sunrise.
Batch 2 will have both vert. and horizontal planting.

5/27/2005 8:22:45 PM

Sort of Sunny Sometimes, WA

Consider placing something non-abrasive like a piece of styro-foam underneath your young main vine to support it close to the stump. When you do your staking and main-ipulating, be sure to do it in the afternoon when it's warm and NOT in the morning when the vine is cool and crispy, for obvious reasons. . .

5/27/2005 9:02:39 PM

Cameron,ontario Team Lunatic

Marc
I'd use bamboo stakes to allow it to gently bend to the ground. Just wait until its down before you make any moves with the main. It will be a few days before it will send down any roots.

Phil

5/28/2005 7:34:02 PM