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> Jeff,
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> How many canes are you allowing for each vine???

Due to space restrictions, I am starting with ONE fruitng cane for each
vine.

>How much fruit will you leave on each plant???

While dealing with hydroponic issues, and potassium needs, I have reduced my
clusters already, from what started out as 15, and pinched back down to
between 5 and 7 per vine. Until I can determine root demand, nutritional
capabilities, and other details.

I'm watching leaves carefully, maintaining nutrient pH, and keeping
potassium demands at optimum levels. I've experience potassium deficiencies
before in soil, and know the signs. Not seeing any at this point.
Hydroponics allows for immediate adjustments.

>BTW, obviously I think you made the right decision about the non-fruiting
>shoots. With a vertical fruiting cane, are you seeing 'even" growth from
>all your shoots on the cane???

Sort of. Yes and no. Because I didn't cut my can back early, top buds grew
shoots first. Lower buds lagged behind. As a result, this year I am working
with a top heavy canopy, and training fruiting shoots within that space.

Jeff