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Utah

I cut a female flower off yesterday that was on the end of a secondary- in a very dark area- right next to the fence - under a thick canopy of leaves. The stem on it was 5-6 inches long as it had reached up for light and space. All the other female stems on that plant at that stage are (have been) 1-2 inches long.

So that got me thinking could we create a longer stem on a female if we covered them completely and forced them to grow up for light?

Has any body thought about this or tried this?

It's a little late this year for most (or not?) but it might be something to keep in mind and try for next year.

7/22/2011 12:44:33 PM

Western Pa.

What you need is an Acme pumpkin stem stretcher.

7/22/2011 12:59:01 PM

Rhode Island

interesting observation. you could be onto to something
pap

7/23/2011 5:24:17 AM