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Upa Creek, MO

I probably asked this last year, but I will be pollinating on a secondary again this year. Which secondary is ideal; close to stump, middle, or at the end where the main vine snapped in half?

Or maybe from those of you who have grown off a secondary with success, where was it located? Thanks

6/21/2013 10:16:10 AM

Little-TON - Colorado

I would get it out there so your FOOD factory is behind your pumpkin.... just like it is was on the main....IMHWO

6/21/2013 11:12:11 AM

Jericho Vermont

I would make the closest secondary to the break into the new main. I have seen 1000 plus pounds grown on these "new" mains.

6/21/2013 12:21:47 PM

Mill Bay, British Columbia

John and Gary nailed it, first secondary on either side in the best postion will take over as main.

Build yourself a protective hut over the next female...

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=186751

I used remay material as end covers at first to keep critters out.

Go get'em Luke, those 2 boyz need a giant pumpkin!!

6/21/2013 1:25:02 PM

Nottingham, UK

Luke, my one and only pumpkin was grown off a secondary, 3rd vine and about 4-5' out. You can see the stump just to the right in the photo

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=164165

Probably would have been bigger further out but some encouragement as to what can be grown on a secondary.

Wishing you loads of luck!

6/21/2013 2:34:05 PM

Central Minnesota

Just curious but why are you pollinating on a secondary...main gone?

6/21/2013 2:36:37 PM

Upa Creek, MO

Thanks for the input. My main was broken in half around 16-18 feet out. My plant also has at least 8 side vines on both sides coming out. The severed main side is close to the end of the patch. For me to use another secondary as a new main, I'd have to remove a lot of plant, and all the secondaries in the back are over 10 feet long and established. I basically have a mostly filled in christmas tree pattern plant.

6/21/2013 3:29:25 PM

Elk County, PA

Being new at AG's my advice is basically irrelevant. If I were in your shoes I would just let the plant decide for me, esp with all the bad luck you've had. pollinate a few, pick the best one.

6/21/2013 3:54:04 PM

Bethlehem CT

Luke if you are not looking to grow a new main. Just about any vine can grow a pumpkin over 500 pounds plus. Most of my prettiest pumpkins were off secondaries. I am not sure where on the plant would be best though. Most of mine have been near the stump. (weights were 644,715,625 Just to think of a few.) My guess would be take one from the secondary vine farthest out on the plant and fill in your remaining space with tertiaries off that side vine. Just in case that doesn't work pollinate everything in sight. Better to cull and have some choices. You never know when that Missouri heat will come and ruin your plans.

6/22/2013 8:24:32 AM

Upa Creek, MO

Thanks Big Moon! Bravo, I agree.

6/23/2013 11:03:11 AM