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Wisconsin

Not quite understanding the 90 degree angle of stem to vine. I mean i know what 90 degrees is but is the stem to be straight up from the ground when 90 or is it to lay flat on the ground? Also, I have a few females that seem to be at the joint of the main vine and a couple secondaries(its like there are three leaves or vines in different directions at the female stem) is this ok? Do i let them go or cut off?

7/17/2002 10:44:31 PM

Northern Ohio

the stem is to be coming 90 degrees from the vine. Straight out. I read where you can try to very gently move it to get it closer to 90. good luck

7/17/2002 11:43:19 PM

Menomonie, WI ([email protected])

If your going to change the angle do it during the heat of the day. Slowly move it a little each day. I'm telling you this because an inch to far and you will hear the pop of the stem snapping.

7/18/2002 12:12:13 AM

Commack, NY

90° meaning the pumpkin should be perpendicular to the vine. most times this wont happen by natural means, you have to intervene. veeeeeeeeery slow though

scott

7/18/2002 6:51:32 PM