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Corryton, TN

Didn't expect it with pumpkin growing well. Keep pinching it off?

7/14/2008 2:51:27 PM

No Place Special

yes trim new growth on the stump off.

7/14/2008 10:56:47 PM

Kevinstinindians@yahoo.com

If you don't trim it, it will turn into a giant growth and a big mess.

7/15/2008 12:40:31 AM

Corryton, TN

Thanks ya'll

7/15/2008 10:18:29 AM

Rocky-r@stny.rr.com

This growth keeps coming and coming.. Keep it cut off and the massive jungle syndrome will be avoided.

7/15/2008 10:43:33 AM

Rhode Island

need good air flow around the base at all times from here on out.
keep stump dry. when at all possible cover when watering.

7/16/2008 5:42:34 AM

Ct

How do you get water to that area { isn't this part essential ? } but keep it dry at the same time? I've been stump watering all along, should I not do this??

7/18/2008 11:14:50 AM

Bloomington, IN

I think what they mean is to not get the stump itself wet but to water around it where its roots extend out to.

7/18/2008 12:29:10 PM

Long Island,New York

Having some experience and numerous stump issues I wouldnt water anywhere within 3 ft of the stump after it starts vining. The roots are well out from that 3x3 box of non-watering and there's no concern of stressing the plant out if the immediate area is dry. Furthermore i drive 4 pvc pipe (2ft lengths, 6-8 inches in the ground, 18 or so above the ground) at the four corners and place a glass window over the stump to keep it dry...no sprinklers hit it...no rain. I paint the stump periodically with fungiside...and maintain a buzz cut on the leaves that want to pop up. Clean, dry, and leaf-free...fungus hostile environment is the way to go. (I drive the pvc in so the window will slightly slope for rain runoff)

7/18/2008 2:14:13 PM