Plant in the East or the West?

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Dean_W Central Texas, TX(Zone 8b) Apr 29, 2012

I'm planning on planting a vine. Please see pic below. I'll be making a trellis/ arbor. My question is should I plant on the East side or the West side of this pic? The East side is on the right hand side of the pic. I was kind of leaning towards the West side since it seems it might provide the plants more light. But since I already prepared the soil on the East side I was second guessing myself. Plus I would have to move some of the plants in the lower left hand corner of the pic to be able to plant there. Any help would be appreciated.

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flowAjen central, NJ(Zone 6b) Apr 29, 2012

what kind of vine?

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kittriana Magnolia, TX(Zone 9a) Apr 29, 2012

East sun is important but the vine when grown will cast the shade that matters, is that why you chose to plant on the east? Is it a permanent vine or can you change your mind nex time you plant?

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Dean_W Central Texas, TX(Zone 8b) Apr 29, 2012

Loofa.

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Dean_W Central Texas, TX(Zone 8b) Apr 29, 2012

I can change my mind next year.

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kittriana Magnolia, TX(Zone 9a) Apr 29, 2012

Morning sun, noon sun- midafternoon to late afternoon shade best, give it lots of room

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Dean_W Central Texas, TX(Zone 8b) Apr 29, 2012

Okay, thanks! Now I don't have to move my planting position. Saved me some work.

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kittriana Magnolia, TX(Zone 9a) Apr 29, 2012

The leaves on my loofa/ ornamental vine okra were as big as meat platters, your other plants will get a lot of shade! Chuckl, enjoy its a fun plant

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Dean_W Central Texas, TX(Zone 8b) Apr 29, 2012

That will be good for some shade loving stuff I'll plant. I need to get these seeds in the ground ASAP. Thanks for the quick reply.

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