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Lodi, California

Why is if that almost all tomatoes that I have seen on the gpc info page are open, or if not, selfed? Is it too hard to pollinate them? I am a novice at this. Thanks.

12/6/2014 11:43:58 PM

Wixom MI.

They are hard to pollinate and they most often self pollinate.the pollin on a tomato flower is inside the inner petals of the flower up against the pistol that is why they self pollinate alot and of course bees and insects do the rest. It can be done of course but its not easy.

12/7/2014 12:03:10 AM

Muddy Waters

I may have a new screen tent available to isolate the pollen to one plant if anyone is interested let me know.The tent will cover the entire plant.I will have a sample in later this week.

12/7/2014 9:05:57 AM

Bethlehem CT

HI Ashton. Here is a link to a video, that shows one way it can be done.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1Riedng9WY

12/7/2014 9:08:00 AM

Lodi, California

Ok thanks.

12/7/2014 2:37:25 PM