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Trumbull, CT 06611, USA

I posted a pick of my 845 split on the main. I need to know if the plant still has a shot. If not I need to redirect everything. Has anyone ever moved a plant that has been in the ground for 3 weeks. I know it sounds crazy, but i need to know if it is possible?

6/1/2004 9:48:39 PM

In the shade - PDX, OR

I don't see the pic yet....probably there in the a.m.

Depending on the size of the split you could always go with the secondary main. I think that you will only lose a week or two of growth this way. (depending on the weather conditions)

In my opinion, digging up the plant at this stage of the game can be traumatic & I think that you will loose much more time compared to the above option.

Good Luck - what ever you choose.

6/2/2004 1:17:53 AM

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The picture is up.

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=19714

6/2/2004 5:57:31 AM

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Ray,

It looks like a 20" leaf is junctioned right next to the split. Are we certain that wind didn't leverage that split? If nothing else, you might either remove that leaf or double cross (over & under) sticks the leaf to prevent additional movement there.

6/2/2004 6:01:39 AM

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Is that another leaf directly opposite the split or is it a secondary?

6/2/2004 6:03:55 AM

Commack, NY

i know im gonna get flack for this but what the hey! LOL, ive had mains split right at the stump junction, cross ways, at lease=t a quarter to a third of the way through that have healed on there own after a little dusting of sulphur powder. they end up getting all knarly looking, but they heal up. The plant i grew my 814 on did this.
Scott

6/2/2004 7:57:42 AM

Appalachian Mtns.

I'm with Scott...dust it and keep it dry, support it, watch for it to heal.

6/2/2004 8:55:53 AM

Edmonton, Canada

I agree. As long as there's no more tearing, it should heal.

6/2/2004 10:26:23 AM

I'm with Scott too....the split doesn't look that bad compared to the size of the stem. It should heal and be fine.

6/2/2004 11:56:37 AM

Montoursville, PA

I had a similar deal last year. I was coached to use a strechy material cut down to half inch strips. With this I proceeded to gently wrap the break pulling the thing back together. Once wrapped it was burried in clean sand. I got away with it. It was one of my first year errors. It healed.
It may have cost me a few pounds but the plant went on to produce a 710 by early August. We lost the 710 but the loss was not related to that early vine damage.

6/2/2004 12:15:10 PM