"Steve Harris" wrote in message
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In article ,
(Peter Goddard) wrote:

It spread across an area
about 10ft square, climbed the fence

Any clues on how to get cucurbits growing in the "right" direction? Mine
have grown towards the sun which naturally is away from the wall I'd
like them to grow up.

Thanks!

Steve Harris - Cheltenham - Real address steve AT netservs DOT com

I haven't tried this myself but apparently they will grow away from the
first true leaf. so plant your seed in a pot, wait for the first real leaf
( not the seed leaves ) and point that away from where you want it to grow.
I heard this in an interview with a specialist who grew them for
competitions so I guess he knew what he was talking about.

Martin