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robert.andrews@bright.net

Fort Jennings, Ohio

To save on some vine stress, I have started pulling flowers off of the little fruits when they first emerge, leaving the fruit part intact. The wound doesn't weep at all. The problem is that it looks like these flowerless fruits are still growing after several days (week). Will they continue to grow or will they eventually rot away? Was this a mistake that is taking energy way from the rest of the plant?

9/5/2016 2:18:36 PM

Porkchop

Central NY

If they were pollinated, they will continue to grow

9/5/2016 2:24:09 PM

robert.andrews@bright.net

Fort Jennings, Ohio

Porkchop, No. None if these were pollinated. Snapped the blossoms off when the flowers/fruit were no larger than a fingernail.

9/5/2016 2:55:05 PM

robert.andrews@bright.net

Fort Jennings, Ohio

And the flowers had not opened yet.

9/5/2016 2:56:38 PM

Porkchop

Central NY

They should eventually rot then...I'd cut them and toss

9/5/2016 3:20:59 PM

Porkchop

Central NY

and don't forget....Lots of terrific seeds can be found here in the fall..most for the cost of a self addressed stamped bubble envelope (sase)...!!...good luck

9/5/2016 3:26:00 PM

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