Pollinating F1 tomatoes

Discussion in 'Fruit and Vegetable Gardening' started by Chancy Gardner, Jul 22, 2007.

  1. Chancy Gardner

    Chancy Gardner Member

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    Help! I have 3 different F1 tomatoe varieties in my greenhouse. All are flowering beautifully but none are growing fruit. I understand spraying them in the a.m. can assist with pollinating or even gentle shaking can help. I would appreciate any other ideas. Would it help to take them outside??
     
  2. smivies

    smivies Active Member

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    Beside insect pollination. the flower structures are close enough together that self pollination often occurs with the natural motion of the plant in the wind. Anything you can do to simulate that will increase your chances of successful pollination.
     

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