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The Port

Any thoughts on when the plants stump splits the long way. The plant looks fine, I am just curious if this would hinder the plants growth. Anyone ever grow any monsters with a stem/crown like this? Of Course Its the 2009...

4/25/2014 10:28:13 AM

Rhode Island

many times they just split because of growth, sometimes they split because of wind damage,(roll overs during a storm) sometimes we split them on purpose to allow any foam to exit at a point down the vine.
mostly the foaming comes into play when the fruit is growing at a fast pace and the plant is under a lot of growth stress as well.
if you make it until mid august with no stump foamer? your chances are good that this will not happen.
pap

4/25/2014 4:24:32 PM

Billerica,Massachusetts

i have used twist ties in the past to close splits (length-wise splits) just adjust as needed and remove when closed usually caused by wind this time of the year

4/25/2014 4:26:03 PM

Dorval,Quebec

Have had quite a few plants like that.No effect in my opinion.Just a flat main for a bit.Large main further along.

4/25/2014 5:42:37 PM

Eastern Pennsylvania

I don't pay any attention to length wise splits anymore. The flow of nutients and moisture doesn't seem to be interrupted.

4/25/2014 9:36:01 PM

Upa Creek, MO

Very common, search stem split and you'll see some pics and how it heals with a big scar. No worries though - many big ones still produced. Heck, many over 1K grown after losing the entire main stump, a split parallel with the vine shouldn't hold you back.

4/26/2014 10:46:46 AM