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I have a long gourd that is 60 inches long that is putting alot of weight on the vine stem area. What is something i can do to relieve this weight off the vine where the stem meets? I have this growing beside my deck and it run up a 4x4 that I use to put my flag on,luckly for me it set the gourd at the Highest point. Should i try to relieve the weight or do you think I should just leave it alone like i have been doing all season.This gourd is holding on its own from no help from me. Picture should be in my diary today.

thanks for any help,
Brooks

8/9/2005 3:00:34 PM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

We use an old pantyhouse and make supports for it. it will drop eventually if you do not support it. The day before weigh off is when it occurs for us.

8/9/2005 4:03:22 PM

Ohio

Shannon, how do you attach the panty hose,hook it up top where the stem is or like around the middle ? where?, this thing is getting out of control,lol.

8/10/2005 8:15:04 AM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

We just make a couple of loops and secure it to the trellis around the stem area.

8/10/2005 9:15:06 AM