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Pete B

United Kingdom

Hi there. A question from a new grower and i fear it`s gonna seem like a really dumb one !
I have seen lots of pictures from growers of the main vine. I assume that this is the one that appears right after the 2 seed leaves have formed.
Therefore, can I position my plant based on my understanding of this?
I have limited space in my plot and positioning the plant to grow the direction I want it is really important.
Thanks in advance.

PJ

3/8/2007 2:28:59 PM

Lorax

Ontario, Canada

Hi PJ.

One thing I've learned about this board is that there are NO dumb questions! What you're describing is absolutely crucial to the successful training of your vine. You must position your plant such that direction of the first true leaf is OPPOSITE the desired direction of vine growth. The vine will continue growing from the base of the first true leaf, but the other way from the stem of the leaf.

I encourage you to continue visiting this site - everybody here is more than happy to answer questions. I can only begin to give back what I've learned here.

This is only my second year (well, my third, to tell the truth, but my plant only attained a length of 3 feet before I managed to kill it so I don't count that year). Last year I did better - I got a 200 pounder even though I was a month late in starting.

Cheers
Lorax

3/8/2007 3:07:27 PM

Engel's Great Pumpkins and Carvings

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

Opposite of which way the one leaf appears is the direction it is going to run.

3/8/2007 3:24:05 PM

ocrap

Kuna, Id.

What Shannon said.........Now in terms you can understand, the opposite way of the first TRUE leaf is the way the vine wil run. Didn't someone else say they vined the same side as the hole in the pointed end of the seed?????
Ken

3/8/2007 4:27:01 PM

Peace, Wayne

Owensboro, Ky.

Does the vine run in the direction of the 2nd true leaf, cause it is heavier and tilts the plant that direction? Or is the vine predisposed to run that direction??? Any ideas? Peace, Wayne

3/8/2007 4:57:03 PM

Jason D

Georgia

90 percent of the time the main will run the opposite direction of the first leaf..then once it gets going you can preety much make the main go were you want it to go Ive found out.

3/8/2007 7:36:16 PM

Pete B

United Kingdom

Thanks everyone.
That really is a weight off my mind. I have been planning on asking that question for a while but have been putting it off for fear of appearing stupid !

Now I`m gonna ask lots of dumb questions !!

LOL

Peter.

3/9/2007 12:41:30 PM

davep

Mount Prospect,illinois

Watch some posts (mine) you wont feel stupid for long. Luke Donald went to the school i work at.

3/9/2007 2:24:50 PM

Pete B

United Kingdom

Hi Dave.
I will keep an eye on your diary if that`s ok. It will be great to see how other people are doing.
It looks really cold where you are. I keep complaining about the rain over here but it looks like we have it pretty easy compared to you guys.

PJ

3/10/2007 1:11:17 PM

LIpumpkin

Long Island,New York

Best bet is to plant your seedling at an angle with the first true leaf either pointing to the right f the left. That way if the stupid plant decides to go any direction its angled towards where you want it to grow. Also...since its usually in a hut of some sort position a droplight on the ground where you want the plant to go. Its like bait for the plant...it will reach for the light.....just dont let it catch it......

3/10/2007 1:40:55 PM

huffspumpkins

canal winchester ohio

Not only does the vine run opposite the first true leaf, but if you plant the seedling at an angle in the direction you want the main to go you will avoid the kink in the main that drives everyone crazy.
Here is a look at that.
http://bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=33452

3/10/2007 1:42:57 PM

davep

Mount Prospect,illinois

PJGOLF,
Feel free to watch the diary. One important point. My garden is no where near what most will be on this board. I live in a suburb of Chicago and have literally no room to grow these things. BUT, the choice is either don't grow anything or grow something, even if it will never get to "giant" status. I will take a 100 pounder over absolutly nothing. Pretty much every grower will destroy that mark.

3/11/2007 9:41:34 AM

dougc

Powhatan,virginia

what are some of the green stakes doing that are stuck in the ground around new transplanted plants that i see in growers diaries

3/18/2007 10:28:00 AM

Kathyt

maine USA

Huffs pumpkins I just visited your diary, that is such a simple idea, that makes so much sense. Thanks for the idea, I will definitely do that in the future. Good luck in 2007. KathyT

3/18/2007 12:42:11 PM

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