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Ct

Well this is my first year growing the giants, so I expected something like this to happen. I think when I planted them, I positioned them wrong. Worst case scenario, I have to turn one plant 90 degrees in the other direction. I'm thinking this can be done slowly over a week's time?

5/18/2009 10:00:11 AM

Anamosa, IA BPIowegian@aol.com

Just train the main to grow the way you want it to go. It may take a few days once the main starts going, but It can be done with few problems.

5/18/2009 11:49:12 AM

Ctpumpkin@optonline.net

It is possible to flip vines over but it's a risky proposition. Digging it up is even worse. I agree with Iowa. Traing the vine back the other way.

5/18/2009 1:04:32 PM

Ct

Ok we'll do. Thanks!

5/18/2009 2:05:36 PM

Oklahoma State Record Holder

I did the same thing last year, and it looks like I have 1 plant doing it this year as well. I make a long curve and point it back where it belongs.

5/18/2009 7:32:00 PM

Boise City, Oklahoma, USA

Yep, curve it around and you'll be fine. Might have to do a little creative secondary placement and trimming is all.

5/19/2009 12:03:20 AM

Owensboro, Ky.

lis, do your vine movements during the warm part of the day, if possibe...cold makes for brittle vines...snappage can, and does occur!!! Be careful, a lil each day!!! Peace, Wayne

5/19/2009 12:53:44 AM

Ct

great thanks for the tips!

5/19/2009 5:08:39 AM

Rhode Island

thats called "growing a reach around" lol pap

5/19/2009 6:04:35 AM

Owensboro, Ky.

I thought it was "reaching for a grow around?" Peace, Wayne

5/20/2009 12:24:14 AM

Sacramento, Ca

I am having the same issue. I am having to turn the plant 180 degrees. I did the first stake for the first turn today.
http://www.midnightgardenerblog.com/forum/m-1237731981/s-all/

5/24/2009 12:25:59 AM

Oklahoma State Record Holder

I have one plant that is growing the wrong way and I just about have it turned back correctly now.

5/24/2009 8:34:07 AM