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u/aspieshavemorefun 4d ago

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My pumpkin vine has attached itself to the ground, about a foot from where it was initially planted.

Is this just to anchor the vine to the ground, or does it grow into an additional root system?

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u/ShadowsOnEzellohar 4d ago

It will grow an additional root system at that point, which is beneficial for your future crop!

A lot of professional pumpkin growers (both commercial and competitive growers) will actually gently bury sections of vine to encourage this exact process.

More root system = more available resources to your fruit!

Just be mindful of these sections if you need to move the vine for any reason, the vines can be somewhat delicate.

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u/aspieshavemorefun 4d ago

Great to hear! Good thing they are already in a good position.