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California Bay Area

I have a fruit set and i want to give it more room. the fruit is set on the primary and a secondary comes out from the same spot. where do i cut it. is it ok to cut it right at the pumpkin/ primary? thanks, jason

6/19/2004 11:07:47 AM

Enumclaw WA

Jason, Carefully of course, you can trim the secondary where it intersects with the main vine. Avoid damaging the stem of the new pumpkin or the mainvine. Use a sharp cutting implement that you are confident won't have any "disease" on it... such as from another plant. The hollow center of the secondary vine does not continue to the hollow center of the main vine... they are separate. I personally let these cuts dry naturally and do not treat them with a fungacide; however, I think you will read posts where some growers treat after cutting. I usually find it necessary to cut off a leaf or two at the same location. Happy growing. Kayla

6/19/2004 11:20:06 PM

Utah (Wolfleym@aol.com)

Jason, Here is what I do. This is from last year's journal and there are 4 pictures. I've been on a bit of a hiatus this year and don't even have a journal yet.

http://bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=12439

This may not be what others do but it works well for me.
Good luck.
Brent W.

6/20/2004 12:25:56 AM

California Bay Area

thanks kayla and brent. will do tomorrow. gotta love this site. always a helping hand here. i will add pics to my diary.. happy growing.

6/20/2004 1:44:07 AM