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Brooklyn Corner, Nova Scotia

I have been pondering this for a while, the main in LG's seldom if ever produce a female. Why not terminate the main at, let's say 10-12 feet and encourage secondaries. Maybe some of you already are. I'm thinking of doing this on at least one plant to see what happens.

7/8/2010 10:01:39 PM

Flowery Branch, Georgia

Hi Andy:

I will try terminating a main and see what happens.

7/9/2010 9:30:05 AM

eastern Ontario

Hi Andy--I usually terminate the mains at some point and have every year.I think your idea is sound.

Right now some of my mains are at the 18-19 foot stage and I will cut them off to encourge the side vines.

May plants from a May 6 seed start have passed 18 feet and I pollinated the first ones last night.I believe this is far too early though.It is just that the hot summer produced unusual fast growth wich I didn't expect.

Cheers--AE

7/9/2010 7:44:21 PM

Sparta, NC

I terminated the main on my best plant the 109 Eaton today by mistake so wee will see how it goes.

7/10/2010 8:30:02 PM

Brooklyn Corner, Nova Scotia

At what length Sam ?

7/10/2010 10:09:45 PM

Sparta, NC

14 ft

7/10/2010 10:28:52 PM

Bowdon, GA

Must, be true with most gourds, Almost all of my giant pears set on secondaries. About what square footage do you guys like to use on long gourds?

7/14/2010 11:50:08 PM