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Georgia

I had one plant from the start look a lot different from the rest. All my plants mains have hit the ground and are about 4 feet out. But I have one plant that definetly has three main vines all on different sides of the stump. What do I do???? Should I completely bury two of them or just let them all grow??? Thanks for any info.

6/16/2007 8:37:29 AM

Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Many define a main/primary by how far it is from the stump. Example, within 2 feet of stump, its a main. I cant remember the exact distance, but you get it. It could also be a secondary and not a main at all.

Don Langevin says in his books that a plant can support multiple large fruit as long as each is on a separate "main". Some purists will say that a plant cannot have more than one primary. You can keep all three if you have room. Make sure you bury all nodes because if you lose your stump, you risk loosing three (however many mains you have) fruit instead of only one. If you lose your stump and have buried, you can still grow a "stumpless wonder".

As for burying, you can bury them all to promote root growth. If you mean bury to stop from growing, just cut them off.

6/16/2007 9:16:31 AM

Georgia

Thanks Jro I have plenty of room and ill see what happens. Its just a strange looking plant but healthy as can be.

6/18/2007 8:24:23 AM