View Full Version : Chop at angle or flat?
AV1611Corbin777
04-25-2010, 03:37 PM
When you need to chop back how do you all do it?
I am thinking angel chops may work best to help with water run off
Or does it even matter? I have 4 very large maybe ice creams planted about a week ago
They have been cut back to around 3' with a pretty fat stem.
So far I've got 2" rain in two and half days(With rain filling the forecast) they seem fine, but I wonder if my flat cuts on top could induce rotting.
:waving:
sunfish
04-25-2010, 04:00 PM
I think cutting at an angle is a great idea. It may help the new leaves to come out also.
MediaHound
04-25-2010, 04:13 PM
I updated the thread title for you. Interesting topic, looking forward to the opinions and reasoning.
Caloosamusa
04-25-2010, 04:22 PM
I had not really thought about it. I have cut flat, but I have noticed more rot as you suggest. We have had alot more rain than is ususal this time of year.
I am going to try the angle cut and see how that works out next time. Hopefully not this year, or next! :2239:
Gabe15
04-25-2010, 04:49 PM
Is this for harvesting or for something else? Why are you chopping your plants?
AV1611Corbin777
04-25-2010, 05:04 PM
I wish it was for harvesting.. but no it just one of those needed chops. These plant were dug up and overwintered and had mushy tops
thx for fixing that Jarred.
Abnshrek
04-25-2010, 06:11 PM
I think it doesn't matter thee angle just that you get rid of the soft non-viable tisssue. :^)
kaczercat
04-25-2010, 06:13 PM
Ive tried both ways , i think angle works better , good luck with yours this year:D
Caloosamusa
04-25-2010, 06:24 PM
Gabe,
I've had to chop pseudostems due to cold damage. It is not very often that happens here. :2239:
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