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Bay City Michigan

I was wondering if anyone has tried any strange growth patterns to try to get a larger pumpkin when it is out 25 to 30 ft or more on the main?

7/15/2012 2:53:58 PM

Frankfort Ohio

i got hit by 2 big wind storms and lost some growing tips to the heat i got a new pattern this year its called if it grows bury it we will see how it works lol

7/15/2012 4:50:44 PM

Bristol R.I. USA

Jed, I use that one to. I believe that oncr the pumpkin begins to set up for growth the plant will slowly start to tapper dpwn its growth. I like to have a big plant before pollination. I also believe the pumpkins like a big drain and will take energy where ever it can get it so long as the vines are buried and the plant has the required nutrients in the soil. Ive heard of other growers expirimenting with side vines after the pumpkin for a continued longer growing period.

7/15/2012 5:44:08 PM

Ashby, MA

I just pollinated a kin on the main about 30' out. Had no choice since the other female flowers didn't take. I have a kin started on a side as a backup. I'm hoping it takes off. I plan to terminate the main right at that kin once it gets to be basketball size.

7/16/2012 10:21:39 AM

Upa Creek, MO

Seems to be a trend this year due to aborts from heat. I pollinated ~25 feet out this morning and have a backup 4 day old on first side vine. I'm going to let secondaries grow before and after the pumpkin if possible since so far out. More 100 temps might decide for us itself what we keep this week.

7/16/2012 11:28:42 AM