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Farming- a bunch of catastrophies that result in a lifestyle

I'm wondering when after pollination I should terminate the ends on secondary's, or is the a length / month rule of thumb? I have babies everywhere all staying set- so far I have seven. One plant has three setting, the other three babies are between other plants. I have two plants that haven't set a thing....yet.

6/25/2013 11:22:12 AM

JACKSON, WISCONSIN. ; )

i cut when they hit the edge or walk way.. i let my space tell me when to cut....

6/25/2013 11:18:22 PM

Rhode Island

1. pollinate pumpkins on MAIN VINE only
2. pollinations should not begin until main vine is TEN FT.
3. allow sides to grow out to TEN FT MINIMUM-we go 12-15
4. terminate ends of secondaries a couple vines at a time. NOT ALL AT ONCE.

6/26/2013 7:08:02 AM

Torrance, Ca.

Always appreciate the knowledge Pap!

6/26/2013 9:08:08 AM

Farming- a bunch of catastrophies that result in a lifestyle

AWESOME!!!!!! That info relieved several questions all in one, thanks Pap!!! Are the mains ever terminated purposely? Mine on all but the plant that snapped in wind are at 12-18'. Is there a point where you say enough main vine already???!!

6/26/2013 1:33:23 PM

Colorado

Try to keep the main and maybe two secondaries going till september. The vine tip sends hormonal signals to the plant.If you leave a few tips growing it may keep the plant from shutting down metabolically speaking

6/26/2013 5:12:23 PM

Rhode Island

another thing ron and i do each year is to allow any third stage growth that shows up from sept on to stay on the plant.
that new growth is refreshing for the plant and pumpkin . we believe it does help in the stretch run to have newer growth.
pap

6/27/2013 6:56:05 AM

Mnt.pleasant ,tennessee

Was thinking same thing pap thanks for clarifieing

6/27/2013 7:02:51 AM

Farming- a bunch of catastrophies that result in a lifestyle

I really appreciate all the sharing of experience, thank you so much!!! Now I'm off to ice this mornings sets, another day of 100 degree heat. gag.

6/27/2013 8:05:45 AM