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Pumpkins, Squash & Gourds
jen1996_gw

Rain and Pollination

14 years ago

It is rainy today and will be for the next couple of days. I have a female pumpkin blossom that I think will open tomorrow.

In general we have tons of busy bees but am assuming they will not be out tomorrow morning if it is raining hard. Can I hand pollinate in the rain? Should I do the taping?

Thanks

Jen

Comments (3)

  • 14 years ago

    So I tried the hand pollination.
    I did not have the wide tape so I used a couple of strips of standard masking tape.
    Perhaps it was not wide enough. When I went out the following moring the huge female was trying to burst open. I ripped the flower somewhat. I could not close the female back up right away without completely ruining the blossom so I waited until she
    it was a bit more relaxed then taped it back .... there were a couple of bees on it during that time so I can't really take the credit. But the pumpkin is growing.

    J

  • 5 years ago

    How long can you leave the tape on for?

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