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long Island

Somewhere i saw this question asked, but i cant find it.

Why does the tip on the main bend down? Just the very last 4 inches. It gets very heavy with the new growth.

Is this normal or is something wrong?

6/28/2010 10:44:01 AM

Ctpumpkin@optonline.net

Good luck. Most mains are pointing skyward. bLOL

6/28/2010 10:50:04 AM

Navarre,OH

The tip of my marrow main has done this from day 1. No problems 20+ feet later.

6/28/2010 11:32:09 AM

Rhode Island

new growth at the tip of all vines is heavier than the small vine at the tip. hence a bit of bending downward.

6/28/2010 11:48:42 AM

Buffalo, New York

my stunted vine tips pointed up with male clusters......the still growing vine tips point down, including the mains.

6/28/2010 2:14:53 PM

long Island

Thanks everyone. My Main is pointing up to the sky, as is all the secondaries. I was just asking about the last three inches that sags down. I will try to post a picture.

6/29/2010 10:17:22 AM

Rhode Island

over fertalizing not only causes pollination aborts but also causes the ends of vines to become ridged and pointed to the heavens.

6/30/2010 7:27:50 AM

long Island

Thanks for the replies. The main is growing about 10 inches per day. I have been using fish and kelp once a week as a fertilizer. Here is a picture of the tip:
http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=136103

7/1/2010 9:15:14 AM

Back Yard

It looks quite healthy to me. I think you are doing a pretty good job with it.

7/1/2010 11:09:51 PM

long Island

Thanks. So far so good

7/2/2010 9:49:47 AM