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Macomb County

Has anyone wondered why pumpkin roots are shallow compared to many other plants? I found-out that most vine plants put out shallower feeder roots, to take better advantage of the richer top layer of soil.
The advice was to avoid applying anything at a strong rate and especially avoid using chemical solubles for that reason. It's much easier to burn the feeder roots of vine plants.
I just thought it helps make sense of why pumpkins are such lovers of slower and steadier release organics. At least I'm off the kick of trying to make them grow deep.

11/16/2009 10:57:07 AM

Macomb County

Plus, it shows why we shouldn't walk around, compacting the top layer of our soil too!

11/16/2009 11:07:13 AM

Minnesota([email protected])

Sounds logical to me. Thanks for the info. Jack.

11/16/2009 1:25:43 PM

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Tall plants need deep root systems as anchors to avoid blowing over. Annual vining crops don't need much permanence. Pumpkin need only enough roots to make a successful bunch of seeds. After which the first frost ends it.

11/16/2009 7:00:30 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

I really, really hate to bring this up....okay I hate it enought not to!!! Peace, Wayne

11/17/2009 3:02:23 AM

Little-TON - Colorado

Peace Wayne.....Were you thinkin.....walkin boardZ fer tractorZ.....

Sorry...IT'Z winter time in Colorado.....

11/17/2009 9:10:17 AM

Owensboro, Ky.

Sorry, Wiz...I waZ thinkin..."where does Jack live now?" sorry Jack...couldn't help myself!!! btw...Wiz...where's my t-shirt? LOL Peace, Wayne

11/18/2009 2:27:31 AM

Owensboro, Ky.

Jack...you should see Don's patch shoes!!!(photo's in his diary I think) LOL Peace, Wayne
PS...I have a pair now too!!! Don prbly wears a siZe 12,13, or 14!!! and I can fit into an 8.5!!!

11/18/2009 2:30:57 AM

Little-TON - Colorado

PW....Your tee-shirt is still in the computer...

11/19/2009 8:25:41 AM