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Old 08-09-2008, 12:29 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Default Re: supporting fruit with pvc...did I do it right? pics in gallery

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Originally Posted by MediaHound View Post
Good job!
If the wind kicks up do you think it can fall? Sometimes its good to attach it to the plant with a tie of some sort.
You guys are gonna enjoy those bananas! Take lots of pics!
Great job Jen!
Jarred has a point. You might want to get a fat rope to tie the stem to the yoke of your prop. Ideally, the prop should be placed below the apex of the arch of the stem. As the fruits fill out, the weight gets heavier, thus will force the plant to lean towards the prop. This will loosen the contact between the stem and the yoke, and cause the prop to breakaway from the plant. I say fat rope, 1/2" should be adequate, because a skinny rope will cut into the stem more easily.

One other thing, you sure take great pictures!
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