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Salinas, Ca

Okay board, here’s my dilemma. I started installing the T-tape and realized that my patch area is approximately 17x50, not the 20x50 I originally noted. By the time I give each plant 2.5 feet from the fence I’m down to 13-14 feet total length each plant can grow.
My question is, should I change my plans and grow only two plants. I can grow one at each end of the patch growing towards each other. This would give each approximately 8 feet secondary fines (on each side) and provide almost 22 feet for each main vine before the come together.
So, is it 3 plants 16 x 14 or 2 plants 16 x 22? It appears obvious that two plants would be the smart choice. Should I grow them small and see what happends? This is the current "trend" however, I do not know if they mean "that" small. Your thoughts/ideas are greatly appreciated. I have to decide soon because I'm installing the T-tape this weekend.
Here is the link to my current diary:

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryView.asp?season=2005&grower=24055&action=L

Thanks in advance!

4/27/2005 6:51:40 PM

Montoursville, PA

I believe you will do better with just two. In addition I would remove every other secondary as they appear.

My first year coach gave me the same advice and together we rolled out a 710 on just about what you have there in space.
I had two trees in the patch.

Good luck on the grow.

4/27/2005 7:54:40 PM