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Napa,Ca.

A tendril on my main vine is holding it up off the ground and not allowing the main to come down so I can bury it. I'm 99% sure I need to cut it off to allow the main to come down. Not a problem?

5/17/2002 1:13:42 PM

derry n.h u.s.a.

not a problem napon,i do it all the time.John

5/17/2002 1:22:26 PM

Chester Co., PA

Dig a shallow trench under the main vine and a little deeper where the tendril is. That should lower it.

5/17/2002 1:44:04 PM

Chester Co., PA

Napa,
I saw your picture, the weight of the vine will push the tendril down flat in a short time. Before you cut it consider that the tendril will help stabilize the plant in winds.
My 2 cents, Wes

5/17/2002 3:12:54 PM

Napa,Ca.

Thanks Wes and john q for the replies. I'll see how it goes next couple of days. Already trenched 4 ft. under main. Hopefully your advice about the trench and my idea to trench and bury this year will help. Go healthy pumpkins!

5/17/2002 8:42:24 PM