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junction city ks

I have vines 15 to 20 long I took off some of the runners that were 8 long and left only one female on the main vine and buried it,was this ok to do this early? I have only grown 100 to 150 lbs, any advice .

6/27/2000 1:32:35 AM

Linesville,Pa.

A little early to be stopping plant growth shoulda set acouple of fruit before terminating vine growth. Be a shame if it aborts the one pumpkin you have started. hopefully you can still set another fruit on this plant just for safety sake.
Good Growing Ernie

6/27/2000 9:19:08 PM

Connecticut, USA

I wouldn't remove females until after you pollinate them and evaluate their growth rates, position to vine, etc. You could be removing your best ones before giving them a chance. The only exception would be one that is very close to the stump or if it was early June. For late June, I say pollinate away. I am now up to 18 blossoms pollinated on two plants. I am sure other growers might do this a little different too.

6/28/2000 12:52:47 PM