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How far do you let your main grow beyond your fruit??
Thanks..Jeff

5/6/2004 7:26:14 PM

derry n.h u.s.a.

10 to 15' hope this helps

5/6/2004 10:02:18 PM

i'll have less than that this year. mains will be not much more than 20 feet total, maybe a few feet more.

5/7/2004 12:46:07 AM

Bristol, ME ([email protected])

The 859 Mombert that grew the 906.2 had 5' of main beyond the fruit.

5/7/2004 5:17:58 AM

ipswich, ma usa

The 1458, 1301 and 1074 from NH never had there mains cut. Hey Jim B, by the way.......any new cars layin around?........:)

John (5150)

5/7/2004 8:38:04 AM

Canada

OK i know this doesnt really have anything to do with this post but instead of opening a new thread i thought i would add onto here ( hope thats allright )

anyhow is is BEST to start your pumpking on the Main vine of the plant or are secondarys better and why?

next question how do you know WHAT female to pollinate ( picking and chooseing) say youve got a few on the same plant at the same time but different vines? Last question is.

How far from the plant is ideal for starting pumpkings?
the closer to the plant the better? or further out?

and whats your thoughts on barrying the vines? could this cause rotting of the vines or anything like that?

thanks Dave

5/8/2004 10:40:12 PM