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Central Connecticut

When do you cull the main vine? Do you wait till it reaches the edge of the patch or is there a minimum length that works best. I would guess that what ever is past the fruit will not aid the growth...Chris

7/17/2002 12:27:22 PM

Deer Park, WI

I let mine go to 25ft, and I think this is fairly standard for other growers as well. This is assuming x-mas tree growing pattern. Once fruit have set, I let my secondaries fill out the designated square footage, (12-15' for each) then snip them as well, with a goal of shifting all plant energies towards the developing fruit. Bt the 10th of August or so, I do not allow any vegetative vine growth.

7/17/2002 1:06:18 PM

Mineral Virginia

What if you are using the Chaos growing pattern, which seems to be where I have arrived? :)

7/17/2002 1:20:59 PM

Leicester, NY

Bushwacker,
I cull my mains at the edge of the patch. On an average, my mains are 27'-31'long. I prefer to have 15+ feet of vine past the fruit. I know some growers that have had very good luck with little or no vine past the fruit. Some Growers never cut their mains and direct them around the border of the patch all through the season. One could almost choose the best method depending on the size and shape of the patch...Joe P.

7/17/2002 1:23:13 PM

Commack, NY

i cut my mains right after the fruit last year (had no choice, stem stress....totally my fault), no problems to speak of....but i think joe hit the nail on the head with his answer.
scott

7/17/2002 6:00:54 PM