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            | Milan L | Winnipeg, Manitoba | I've been growing giant pumpkins for the past few years, but this is the first time with watermelons. Do I let the tertiary vines grow and never trim any of my vines - just let them turn around and fill the spaces? Thanks | 7/8/2019 2:49:51 PM |  
            | jlindley | NE Arkansas | Some do some don't. Some grow smaller plants (under 200 sq ft), some grow larger plants (over 300 sq ft) | 7/8/2019 6:11:25 PM |  
            | Milan L | Winnipeg, Manitoba | Thanks - I heard something about not pruning them, but just wanted to hear what others did | 7/10/2019 1:39:33 AM |  
            | Walking Man | formerly RGG | A good pruning of a large healthy vine at the right time may give it's melon accelerated growth for a time. Anecdotal I know, but I have seen it myself.
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