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Massachusetts

When you have to prune a leaf a vine or something how do you do it? for example how much of a leaf stem do you leave on how many inches from main or make a flush cut?... also wont trimming something make rot enter into the wine? just wondering..because im going to have to prune soon.

6/20/2007 7:26:50 PM

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Flush as you can. Some folks dust each cut with Captan powder. I never have but maybe we've been lucky.

6/20/2007 9:46:33 PM

Mill Bay, British Columbia

Like Steve said, I use an exacto knife...nice and sharp and a good even cut.

6/20/2007 11:08:39 PM

Woodstock, GA

So flush cut for any and all trimming? Don't leave a little nub? I ask too, because I had some Deer trim mine for me, and I need to finish the job on the damaged leaves.

6/21/2007 9:13:53 AM

Wi

Keep in mind that using sharp objects can be dangerous. One little slip can leave a big slice in a main or secondary. I've noticed no difference between finger pinching and cutting....in my short time growing these things.

6/21/2007 9:29:49 AM