When do tumblers start tumbling down?

emcd124 · July 3, 2013

I received seeds for a pink tumbler from a T'ville member that I planted in two planters in my son's preschool garden. I havent staked or caged them because I thought its growth habit was to tumble over, all vine-like, hanging down the sides of the container. Right now it is still standing upright and approx 18" tall...

At what point does this thing start tumbling? Or should I conclude from this that I have some mysterious variety but that it will not develop the tumbling habit?

Also related, supposing this is a tumbler...are you supposed to sucker them or just let them go?

Thanks!

July 3, 2013	#1
emcd124 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: South Bend, IN Posts: 104	When do tumblers start tumbling down? I received seeds for a pink tumbler from a T'ville member that I planted in two planters in my son's preschool garden. I havent staked or caged them because I thought its growth habit was to tumble over, all vine-like, hanging down the sides of the container. Right now it is still standing upright and approx 18" tall... At what point does this thing start tumbling? Or should I conclude from this that I have some mysterious variety but that it will not develop the tumbling habit? Also related, supposing this is a tumbler...are you supposed to sucker them or just let them go? Thanks!