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Carrollton, Ga.

Hi all,
Do you long gourd growers prune your gourd vines? If you do how do you do it?

Thanks,
Doug
Jn 3:16

6/16/2010 8:26:37 PM

Flowery Branch, Georgia

Hi Doug:

Several of us have tried and have seen no difference.
Maybe someone else has had success trimming.

6/17/2010 2:52:53 PM

Fairport,NY

what about pruning off Females that aren't on the top of trellis yet?

6/17/2010 5:51:14 PM

Carrollton, Ga.

thanks bob

6/21/2010 5:03:20 PM

Jericho Vermont

Once I get a fruit set I will stop all new growth that is almost touching the ground from the trellis. I try to keep an approximate area size and prune for the plant to turn its energy to just fruit growth. Similar to giving a set area space for a pumpkin. After saying that my pb is just 110" so I am not a lg heavy hitter.
John

6/21/2010 8:39:51 PM