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Old 08-08-2012, 09:22 AM   #9 (permalink)
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Default Re: Suckers / Pups ??

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Originally Posted by RandyGHO View Post
Since I have no real expertise at all, I thought it interesting to read that the deep originating pups would be better than shallow ones. Do you think this is wrong?
Their reasoning is based on soil depth and the ability of the plant to anchor itself.
A mat can grow well above ground level, but with a shovel you can adjust the depth.



As with water suckers, I can say with certainty that my largest fruits came from water suckers.
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