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Rexburg, Idaho

I have developed a split in the largest secondary vine about one foot from the takeoff from the main vine. What, if anything, do I do about this? Considered removing the vine, simply treating with fungicide and trying to keep it dry, and not setting a fruit on this vine.

6/25/2000 10:42:44 AM

Brian,
I would remove it if it was my plant. Definelty would not set a pumpkin on it.
Removing one secondary vine isn't going to hurt your potential fruit on other vines at all.
I know heavy hitters that remove every other secondary on purpose and grow 900+ fruit on the main vines and 700-800 pounders on secondaries.
Good Luck this season,
Gophergirl

6/26/2000 1:13:07 AM