Pests, Diseases and Other Problems
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Subject: Timber!
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christrules |
Midwest
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I broke the main today by trimming off a branch that overhung my patch. The branch must have caught it just right. I could kick myself. It's a good plant. Should I completely terminate the main and bury it? Best wishes, Greg
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7/5/2005 10:50:15 PM
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Alexsdad |
Garden State Pumpkins
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start training the leading secondary as the main..the one closest to the break...It will continue out as your main from there.
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7/6/2005 6:44:39 AM
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christrules |
Midwest
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Thanks Alexsdad. There's a secondary starting just at the break but it's just starting. There's another that's growing really well about 2ft closer to the crown. Which one should I use?
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7/6/2005 11:09:56 AM
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Tremor |
Ctpumpkin@optonline.net
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If there is damage to the actual node at the newest secondary, then go with the next one back. We want a clean, dry cut. Not a crushed or torn area. In general, the clean cuts dry & callous over quickly thus minimizing the chances of a disease setting in.
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7/6/2005 10:32:40 PM
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christrules |
Midwest
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Thanks Tremor. There's one secondary about 1ft back that's just starting. There's another 3ft back that's about 4ft I guess one of these will take the place of the main. I have a squarish patch now, the plant will fit right in! LOL!
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7/8/2005 11:47:21 AM
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