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South Dakota

How far do the roots go out from the edge of the patch where you have ended any top growth?

4/6/2024 2:14:24 PM

Syracuse, NY

Something until even more answers, and I found it to be very helpful:
https://www.giantpumpkinman.com/2019/04/pumpkin-mythbusters-how-big-is-pumpkin.html
Also, assume that AT LEAST to the edge of the plant plus 5 feet or more is where they may begin to wane, butt if the plant has rooted at a few feet in from the edge, then, there is yet another expanse that may go another X number of feet. There are stories out in the world of plants finding manure piles and the distances are phenomenal. Damned if I can recall any, but, Joel Holland, I'm sure, has shown this in his videos---eric g

[Last edit: 04/06/24 4:29:52 PM]

4/6/2024 4:21:43 PM

Mission Viejo, CA

I've had roots go out as far as 4 feet from any vine.

4/7/2024 11:34:08 AM

Grittyville, WA

Ive had stump roots out 20 ft or so.

4/7/2024 3:59:39 PM