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Whidbey Island

This time of year I'm using machetes, pruners, Agent Orange and small tactical nuclear weapons to beat back stump suckers. But interestingly enough, my 1813 Northrup has NONE. Anyone else have the same experience with this plant? Anyone know why some throw a lot of stump suckers and others don't? Thanks.

8/15/2015 11:33:56 PM

Garden State Pumpkins

I'm posting on the new grower section but what is a stump sucker?

8/16/2015 2:52:27 AM

Muddy Waters

I dont know? Im no sucker,Butt ya got me stumped!!lol

8/16/2015 6:58:48 AM

Whidbey Island

Stump suckers are suckers (unwanted shoots, just like on tomatoes) that grow on the main vine, near the main root, that is, the stump. They tend to grow later in the season. Since the old saying is "grow fruit, not salad" I try to remove them regularly. That is why I was interested in why the Northrup didn't have any. I kinda like that! Less work.

8/16/2015 3:25:52 PM

East Jordan, MI

in my opinion if you cut them flush and don't leave any sticking out they wont regrow. If you leave a little, they will.

8/16/2015 8:57:19 PM

Zurich, Ontario Canada

I have always left a few of these suckers go. My thought being that it may take pressure off the stump. Maybe prevent stump rot. This is just a theory with no science .

8/16/2015 9:24:47 PM