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Minnesota

I grew a pumpkin that had good genetics, I'm just wondering why the vines were small, or thin. Does vine size make a difference?

3/25/2011 4:01:01 AM

Rhode Island

for the most part rich the answer would be no.
however there are exceptions-----

it has been my experience that plants which have access to excessive fertalizers and especially excess nitrogen will develope those huge wrist sized main vines.

id think a normal main would be a bit larger than a garden hose ( around 1- inch ), while an over fertalized, high nitrogen rich soil will produce a fire hose.

pap

3/25/2011 4:34:54 AM

Minnesota

So, smaller vines can produce giants, thats what I am asking to.

3/25/2011 6:45:42 AM

Muddy Waters

yes I think they can Richard,plants with small leafs & vines have grown biggins!

3/25/2011 7:04:13 AM

Minnesota

Thanks, I got the idea, I see fertilizer can play a role in it to.

3/25/2011 8:06:12 AM