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Waterville, Ohio

Starting around August this year, I used only sand to bury the later growth vines. While I was tearing everything out, I noticed these vines were still very healthy and green. Also, the tap roots had no problem finding soil again and had developed nicely. Adversely, the vines I had used soil to bury were a bit brownish and brittle. Is there any reason why someone couldn't use this procedure with the entire plant? Are there any down sides?
My soil isn't to heavy and has sufficient drainage with an om % around 8-15% What's everyone else's thoughts?

10/13/2011 9:08:51 PM

Farmville, Virginia ([email protected])

Over time I would think you could build up way to much sand in the soil.

10/13/2011 9:29:15 PM

Minnesota

I have heard heavy hitters say sandy loam soil is best for growing giant pumpkins.

10/14/2011 6:52:20 AM

Mill Bay, British Columbia

All the soil I purchase (compost)has 30% sand added to it in order to achieve proper drainage.

Alot of growers add sand to the patch...some have natural high sand content.

I added clay to my soil as we simply have none in our native soil.

10/14/2011 11:02:30 AM

South Hero, VT

Glenn, I have all the clay you want. What's the cheapest way to send it 3000 miles? lol

10/14/2011 2:44:23 PM

Bethlehem CT

I used sand to cover some of my melon vines early on, I have heard soil makes them rot. The sand worked great, no rot and it got them to root really nice.

11/4/2011 5:25:15 PM