[rightly_dividing]

If I have this right-

determinant are the shorter bushy ones like our Early Girls-They are still producing and have been for two months. I thought they produced all at one time, but I was wrong.

indeterminate, the long viney ones that were 9ft tall have fell over and not doing as well with their stems pinched. These are thew ones that I want to trim off very short and have them grow back a second time. They were our tasty slicers, hybrids and heirlooms, that were 5in diameter and so tasty. That sound like a viable plan?

[greeneyes]

Viable for the indeterminate. I don’t recall which are which-that takes effort and a good memory. I always just check my seed packet or seed list that I make notes on as I plant them.

[tubebender]

Try one of these to solve your varmint problems... Scare Crow I have used one for 3 or 4 years on various critters and plants. Be sure to protect it from freeze up as it's a little pricey...