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Pataskala,OH

How do you know wich direction the main vine will grow?

5/9/2007 6:43:04 PM

Dummer Twp - Ontario

Usually opposite of the first true leaf.

5/9/2007 6:57:10 PM

Pataskala,OH

What if I accidentally planted it facing the wrong direction.

5/9/2007 8:08:25 PM

Ohio

Just carefully train it the way you want it to go .

5/9/2007 8:30:11 PM

western Kentucky

it happens... once it starts vining just turn the end a little each day until you got it where you want it... and its not a race take your time... you dont want it to snap.

5/9/2007 11:43:51 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

nic, turn a little each day....during the warm part of the day, training in cold temps, could lead to snapage...not a good thing!!! Peace, Wayne

5/10/2007 7:17:23 AM

Pataskala,OH

thanks

5/10/2007 7:07:46 PM

Santa Rosa, CA

After you turn the vine slightly during the warm part of the day, place a bamboo stick in the ground behind the vine to hold the vine in place. That way, it won't grow back the wrong way. Repeat until the vine is in the direction you want it to go. It may take a few days or so.

This is a good way to get practice if you decide later to train the vines after your pumpkin is set in the "spider pattern."

Good luck!

5/10/2007 11:52:36 PM