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Wisconsin

Check out these articles from 1927. The authors of these articles mapped out where the roots actually are on a squash and pumpkin plant at different stages of growth.

Root system of squash:
http://www.soilandhealth.org/01aglibrary/010137veg.roots/010137ch32.html

Root system of pumpkin:
http://www.soilandhealth.org/01aglibrary/010137veg.roots/010137ch33.html

These articles are very interesting. They gave me a new perspective on the plants. I will change several things after reading these articles.

11/15/2003 7:18:23 PM

skimmed the text ....interesting pics as well.

11/15/2003 9:42:53 PM

Ontario, Canada.

Very interesting. Six foot tap roots. Sounds to me like consideration for sub verticle irrigation is going to gain a larger acceptance. Thanks Jim.

11/16/2003 6:46:02 AM