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mitlem

New Zealand

What would you do here to keep it going? This is growing well 300ott at 32dap but the way its going it will roll over its stem/vine soon. http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=233056 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=233057 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=233058

1/24/2015 11:09:10 PM

dale

Australia eastcoastcitrus@hotmail.com

hi mitlem i had 2 grow like that after the first one squashed its vine the second one i dug a trench under the vine so as it grew and pushed back down against the ground it had somewhere for the vine to go rather than crushing it and when i picked it you could see it worked but keepthat area dry as you can if your main runner ends up below ground level you probably have it covered anyway you have to have the trench as big as you think it might grow to

1/24/2015 11:24:47 PM

cojoe

Colorado

Youre going to have to block the shoulder side so that it doesnt tip over towards the stem. If it tips "shows over". Drive a couple of metal fence posts with enough room between them and the pumpkin to fit some wide boards up against the upper shoulder of the pumpkin.

1/25/2015 12:30:26 AM

LB

Farming- a bunch of catastrophies that result in a lifestyle

If you can free up the main and some sides a little by cutting a few leaf node roots, you may be able to slide it bak towards stump a little bit and then prop it up. Be careful doing so, they can crack a stem so easy- late afternoon any time your moving one!

1/27/2015 5:15:16 PM

monsterdog

Slate River,Ont. Canada

Stop taking holidays and take care of your kins! lol

2/6/2015 12:34:03 AM

mitlem

New Zealand

Ha you try telling my wife that.
Thanks for the replies and emails guys.

2/6/2015 1:38:11 AM

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