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Fairport,NY

Have any seasoned growers had success digging out a "back-up" plant 1 1/2 feet from the other plant and than successful transplanting without damaging either plant? They where plant next to each other on May 1st and are both out about 4ft from stump to mainvine tip. Any and all suggestion would be most helpful. I have always cut the back-up to not disturb the root system of the primary plant, but Mr. Groundhog changed the plans unexpectedly this season on my 2 other plants:(

6/3/2014 4:10:40 PM

Slate River,Ont. Canada

Just cut one off.They are too far along to try to dig one up.If you start trying to dig one out you'll end up damaging both.Roots will be out 4' or more by now and will be intertwined.
That brings back bad memories...Was wiped out two years in a row by groundhogs.I feel your pain!
Best of luck!

6/3/2014 4:39:51 PM

Western NY

How many plants did Mr Groundhog chew on Dave? LOL

6/3/2014 5:31:01 PM

Jericho Vermont

Dave I dug 3 plants up 2 weekends ago to give to VTSteve and they were about 18 inches or so from the keeper. I believe Steve has them still going and the main plants didn't skip a beat.
John

6/3/2014 5:59:13 PM

Eastern Pennsylvania

I am about to do that tonight, I had an.... Accident with the 809 young yesterday and it may or may not make it. Of course the only plant without a backup next to it. So I am going to move the second 746 Snyder from the 150 sq foot patch over to sit next to the 809 and see what happens. My plants aren't nearly as far along as yours though.

6/3/2014 6:21:09 PM