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Bellingham, WA

What are thoughts of letting a secondary grow at the node where the pumpkin is growing?

Should I cut if off, or encourage it?

7/14/2007 9:06:48 PM

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Once you're sure the fruit is set cut the secondary off as well as the leaf at the same node. Leaving "stuff" there will make getting good vine/stem position very difficult.

7/14/2007 11:23:02 PM

Buffalo, New York

what is a node?

7/15/2007 1:31:29 PM

San Jose [email protected]

as soon as i see a female the leaf and the secondary are chopped off

7/15/2007 2:59:10 PM

Ontario, Canada.

Jeremy, The node is the junction point at which the leaves stem and the male or female grow from.

7/15/2007 3:45:33 PM

Farmville, Virginia ([email protected])

I agree with Gary, I learned that trick this year and it sure does allow your female to grow out at a better vine angle naturally.

7/15/2007 9:15:05 PM

Bellingham, WA

Done. The pumpkin is now growing free of leaves and secondaries. Give that baby some room to breathe. Thanks!

7/16/2007 11:04:29 AM