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canal winchester ohio

I'm having problems training the vines on one of my plants. By the time they hit the ground they are to thick to work with ( I think). I'm trying to curve the vine by the females but am having a lot of problems. The last 2 entries in my diary will show my problem........Any ideas would be much appreciated............Paul

7/1/2003 9:47:31 PM

Puyallup, WA

You will get the maximum flexibility to your vines late in the day on a warm afternoon. Do not water the plant prior to the movement of its vines.

7/1/2003 10:18:26 PM

Western Pa.

Huff,

Simply go back and gently uncover some of the main that you have buried. (You MAY have to sever a leaf node tap root or 2.) This will give you a lot more flexibility, you want a larger, sweeping bend. Don't put any more stress on those vines than necessary! Some top growers never bury the main vine, just secondaries.

7/2/2003 7:32:38 AM

In the shade - PDX, OR

I agree w/ Kilr.

You might have to start your curve a little earlier.

Wait until the heat of the day if you can.

7/2/2003 12:38:18 PM

Maybe I'm doing the wrong thing, but I have been starting to train them in the curves while the vines are still airborn, I just don't push the stakes all the way down to the ground. I don't think you have to wait till the vine touches the ground, as long as you're careful with the tender new growth at the tips.

7/2/2003 1:08:01 PM

canal winchester ohio

Thanks for the input, I'm going to get some dowel rods & see what I can do.....

7/2/2003 8:35:34 PM

Amherst, WI

Paul, I'm having a similar problem with my 1230 Daletas. The vine is very thick. I may use a bungee cord to aply constant pressure, and slowly curve the vine. That may work for you.

7/2/2003 10:44:53 PM