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Edmonton, Canada

I just posted a picture in my diary of the main vine on one of my plants. Is this a double vine? If so, what should I do about it? Can a pumkin be pollinated on a vine like this?

Thanks in advance!

6/24/2007 6:14:01 PM

Looks like a nice double. Sometimes they split into two normal vines. Sometimes they correct their growth without splitting into two vines. Sometimes they stay growing the same way.

6/24/2007 7:58:09 PM

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If it doesn't split or return to normal on it's own then you'll either need to split it yourself like a surgeon or train a secondary into a new main.

The only doubles (two) I've ever had split into two at the next node. Choose the stronger of the two & cut the other off.

6/24/2007 9:48:57 PM

Litchfield N. H. 03052

Try giving the plant 4 to 5 gallons of water around the stump, slowly. Works for me,I have corrected a plants several times.

6/25/2007 1:24:22 PM

Edmonton, Canada

Why can't the vine be left as a double? Will it not throw females if I just leave it?

6/25/2007 11:57:50 PM