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Buffalo, New York

What is a good spacing do have in between secondary vines?

Right now mine are growing every 12-18" and are about 2-3' long

I know some people cut off every other one, but less leaves = smaller fruit, right?

6/16/2009 12:13:10 AM

that's good spacing

the newest trend is to leave as many secondary vines as possible,,more vines = more leaves and roots

6/16/2009 8:09:31 AM

Whidbey Island

And more roots means better nutrition and better hold during the winds.

6/16/2009 7:51:11 PM

Minnesota([email protected])

I've heard that the leaves get larger when every other secondary is pruned off. Maybe the larger leaves will make up for the fewer leaves.

6/16/2009 8:45:56 PM

Rhode Island

its far better to keep most secondaries so long as they have decent spacing between each.
once in a while i take one out if its to close to another.

sometimes s--t happens as we all should know.
a lot of people like the every other secondary because it helps reduce the spred of disease ,etc, when the leaves do not touch. --- there are ample sprays available though that can aid in this area.

with a full set of sides it does not hurt as bad later in the season if you should loose a vine or two.

6/17/2009 8:59:09 AM