How to Prune Pumpkin Vines. The main, secondary, and tertiary vines all need pruning to varying degrees. Prune your vines with a sharp, sterile hand pruner, cutting just above a developed leaf node.

Like tomato plants, pruning your vines redirects energy into the pumpkins, so it’s time to do some lopping. Go to the last pumpkin of decent growth on the vine, and cut off the vine after it.

To prune pumpkin vines, pick off the fuzzy tips of the vines. This stops the growth of the […] Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 70°F. Wednesday, October 2nd 2024 ...

Bolstered by the success of growing roof-top melons this summer, I couldn't resist the idea of having my own pumpkin patch — just in time for Halloween.