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Belgium

In 2004 i want to grow 4 plants in flag-pattern. My question is ; how long may the side vines get? I have the space to let the first side vines get to about 28 feet. The next one will be 26 feet, the third 24 feet and so on. Is this too long for side vines?

12/10/2003 3:09:59 PM

Nova Scotia

i would say that's a bit long . myself i would go with 15' side vines. once they get so long they start to draw energy from your plant instead of suppling it. note though you should do what you feels right for you and your ground area you have. as well everyone who posts here will likely say something different.

12/10/2003 4:31:43 PM

Itzetown City

Yea, i would begin with 16'. ;-)

12/10/2003 5:46:36 PM

Nova Scotia

leave it to you boehnke to rib me firts lol.

12/10/2003 6:11:44 PM

Utah

28 ft ... then getting narrower... i think you should use the Christmas tree pattern. sounds like a good fit for that.

12/11/2003 9:42:05 AM

Saegertown Pa.

The hole idea of the flag is to save space for more plants and to grow a smaller plant so hopefully the plant will put it's energy into the pumpkin and not into growing vines. Grow 5 plants in the same space and your side vine could be 22 feet instead of 28.

12/11/2003 12:19:52 PM

Belgium

Where in Belgium do you live Jan? What's your Personal Best?

12/11/2003 1:16:48 PM

Belgium

Jurgen, i live in Putte. My personal best is 296,8 kg or 659 lbs.

12/11/2003 2:03:44 PM

Belgium

Someone from Putte ended just before me in Duisburg, was that you?

12/12/2003 4:47:12 AM

Utah

if you tell us the dimentions of your patch maybe some of us could suggest possible plant configurations.

12/12/2003 9:32:22 AM

Belgium

Jurgen it's my uncle; Frans Broechoven!

12/12/2003 2:21:17 PM

Belgium

g1t;the dimentions off the patch are approx.62 x 43 feet.

12/12/2003 2:26:07 PM