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Thunder Bay Ontario

I have two or three set fruit on both of my plants, I was looking for some opinions on when to stop all vine growth.
Thanks in advance

7/18/2010 1:48:51 PM

Pataskala,OH

I don't think anyone really stops all growth. Just most of it. But now is the time to do so. I usually keep a secondary or two going after I terminate most vines.

7/18/2010 1:56:24 PM

Simi valley, ca

first i don't know what you mean by 2-3 set of fruit ? are you gonna keep 2-3 pumpkins per plant or cull down to 1 per plant?? i would terminate some of the first secondary's about the time shortly after pollination of your keeper pumpkin ! unless there already to the desired length, probably 12-14 ft ea, then as the later secondary's grow to the length- term them as well ! but i would let the plant after the pumpkin grow for quite a while ! never term to many at same time, all the power may explode pumpkin!

7/18/2010 2:23:57 PM

Minnesota

Some people terminate the main vine just past the pumpkin they intend to keep, some let them grow.

7/18/2010 3:38:46 PM

Buffalo, New York

in my case...when they stunt.

7/18/2010 3:43:31 PM

WNC Usa

What is the best way to terminate vine growth after you have chosen a fruit?

7/18/2010 6:33:07 PM

Upa Creek, MO

KRC, with a blow torch. Just kidding, cut it at a leaf node, hit it lightly with fungicide, let it dry and then bury it.

7/18/2010 8:36:22 PM

Buren Ameland,West Frisian Islands, Netherlands

Here I let the vines grow one week more, up to the gardenspace (about 10x10 meters)is used for 100%. Sufficient leaves for fotosynthesis is important.

7/19/2010 4:16:21 AM

Colorado

Terminate the plant when it fills the alotted space.The main vine growth should slow after the pumpkin.You should fill the area with secondary vines that are pre-pumpkin

7/19/2010 12:25:00 PM

WNC Usa

Thanks

My main vine was terminated by a deer and I've got 4 equal in size other vines with fruit

7/19/2010 6:40:54 PM