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Kentucky, U.S.A.

I've saved a section of 2009 Langevin SS#2 vine with roots in a bucket w/soil, no amendments, put it in the underground wellhouse for the winter. Will I have a jump start on next season? Has anyone had any luck attempting such wishfull behavior? Any tips? It's been down there two weeks, vowed I'd not peek till spring!! BSD David

11/21/2010 7:41:03 AM

Rhode Island

BIG SHOW

unless you have a very in demand piece from a plant that produced a record breaker or a cutting from a plant grown from a seed that is very rare? to me its not worth the work and worry all winter.( ya really need to know what your doing to have a chance for success when cloning)

i would advise starting fresh with good seed/seeds in the spring.especially being a new grower.

11/21/2010 9:27:52 AM

East Jordan, MI

I don/'t think the plant will make it in the environment that you describe. But I'm no expert. If you REALLY want to grow the clone you might want to read this.

http://www.pumpkinnook.com/howto/clone.htm

11/21/2010 7:39:55 PM

Connecticut

Big Show Dog-

I am not sure how your off-season weather is but in the North East cloning is a tricky process done in a protected greenhouse setting.

You can see my process posted in my diary from January 6th, 2010 to April 9th, 2010

Diary link: http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryView.asp?season=2010&grower=25411&action=L

Your best bet would be to start from seed in my opinion. As clones have not been trialed as much as seeds and still may need a refinement. (Others and I are working on this refinement ;-)

-Matt

11/21/2010 8:19:49 PM

Kentucky, U.S.A.

So, we're leaning to the 'wishfull but probably not a successfull endevor'!
We'll see in the spring. Won't cost me a thing to let it sit there! Thanks, BSD, David

11/21/2010 8:22:23 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

BSD (David) a good thing that you should plan...for Feb!!! (12th, I think)(near Lexington, KY...and yes awl are welcome!!! Almost free!!!LOL Is the First Ever, KGPG, Growers seminar!!! Featured speakers as I know currently are... Chris (Superman) Kent, Tom (Extreme)Privitera, J&J VanSandBaggus, Frank & Bill "(the Godfathers of Giants)" in Kentucky, will be available to answer questions!!!(Prbly presentations, also)!!! Also hearing rumours that PknHeadVic, (55# Lope) will be there also!!!

11/23/2010 3:03:08 AM

Owensboro, Ky.

Oh, yeah...if yer clone don't make it...2/20/11 is the KGPG auction nite...yul'll prbly find somethin you like!!! Peace, Wayne

11/23/2010 3:05:33 AM

Kentucky, U.S.A.

Wayne,I haven't forgot 2/12/11! I hope I'll be able to make it! BSD David

11/23/2010 5:54:33 PM