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Bristol R.I. USA

Whats the best thing to do for vines that seem to be soft. I'n not sure if its rotting or not.

7/23/2011 12:25:32 PM

Anamosa, IA BPIowegian@aol.com

How is your soil drainage? If it is too wet it could cause problems. I had root rot problems until I dug some drainage ditches and raised the patches up to drain out the excess. That is something to look at after this season. For now maybe a good fungicide would help.

7/25/2011 1:15:30 PM

Preston CT

Vines may become a little softer in the heat of the day. 100 degrees seems to do this...Is being soft your only concern or is there a color change as well?

7/25/2011 1:47:52 PM

Bristol R.I. USA

Jason I have color changes as well. I cleaned the ares around the stem with bleach and alowed then to dry. The outer edges look like dry corn stalks although the stem seems more firmer. I swear the heat and humidity have really hurt a lot of growers.

8/13/2011 9:27:55 PM