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Upa Creek, MO

In 2013 I was able to cut 3 different pkns off on their respective secondaries they were pollinated on around DAP 15-20. All 3 grew to from 200-300 pounds and fully matured on just 8-12 feet of vine alone.

Has anyone else done this or was that an anomaly? If you'd ask me if a pkn would mature on 10 feet of vine for 70 days I'd say no had it not been for 2013.

I am thinking about doing this again for my backup that is on a side vine, but am also just debating cutting it so I don't lose one secondary. I seem to have splits on my keepers every year so a small backup for the kids might be the way to go if it can be done again.

Examples below:

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=208099

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=209130

6/30/2017 9:17:32 PM

Anamosa, IA BPIowegian@aol.com

I tried it once. It was doing OK until a flood wiped out the patch.
http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=119357

6/30/2017 9:42:28 PM

Johnston, R.I.

I know someone that did the same thing..

7/1/2017 5:39:04 AM

Bethlehem CT

Years ago Bodene did this on a side vine pumpkin he just grew for genetics. I think it is a great idea.

7/1/2017 9:02:59 AM

Upa Creek, MO

Thanks fellers!

7/1/2017 9:05:04 AM

Upa Creek, MO

Iowa, sorry to see your plants like that in your recent post. Best of luck, buddy.

7/1/2017 10:59:03 PM

Grittyville, WA

Love this idea. So u can sacrifice one secondary and still get a pumpkin to sell or for seeds. Very cool! Thanks for the idea I am interested in giving it a try.

7/3/2017 2:40:10 AM