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Upa Creek, MO

Hi everybody, sorry for the broken record but this is my first time in the LG section. I received some seeds as part of a package and am thinking about giving them a shot in 2011.

What's the ideal or at least minimum height for a LG trellis? I have seen some huge ones in diaries. Any other basic input would be appreciated (soil, light, etc) as I have zero experience with LG's. I could Google "how to", but thought I'd see what I got here first since it is a slow time of the year. Thanks

Luke

1/3/2011 6:45:59 PM

SE Minnesota

http://gvgo.ca/articles/interview_lyons02.html

Give this article a good read as it covers just about everything you need to know...good luck...they are really fun to watch grow, I know I'm hooked

Jim

1/3/2011 6:55:39 PM

Brooklyn Corner, Nova Scotia

Here you go Luke, 12 feet tall, lots of sun and good luck.

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=127911

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=142036

1/3/2011 9:49:21 PM

Upa Creek, MO

Thanks Jim and nice trellis Andy!

1/4/2011 9:36:18 AM

Ohio

how long do you want the long gourd? lol i would put it has high as you can. i made mine so i could take it apart, really don't have the room to leave it up. 2x4s and chicken wire.

1/4/2011 5:11:52 PM

bliss,n.y.- heart of Wyoming County

Last year I found 12 foot not quite tall enough.
Somehow I have to go to 14.
Plus make sure your top boards are sound. I lost a biggun when a bord cracked under the weight of the gourd and vines. Not pretty1

1/31/2011 10:33:42 AM