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  • From: E C GRANATA <elainegranata AT msn.com>
  • To: Market Farming <market-farming AT lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: Re: [Market-farming] snake gourd questions -- a few more clues
  • Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2011 15:43:26 -0700

I read recently that it takes 11 visits to a cucumber flower for full pollination.  Can't remember my source. 
 
Elaine
Denver, z 5 (feels like z 2 today!).

 
> From: wshoemak AT illinois.edu
> To: market-farming AT lists.ibiblio.org
> Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2011 11:55:17 -0600
> Subject: Re: [Market-farming] snake gourd questions -- a few more clues
>
> I'm not sure what the answer is. I know it's more than 1 or 2. I'd have to
> look it up. But you are right. Size of fruit depends on bees because
> fertilized embryos produce hormones that influence the fruit size. The more
> developing seeds, the larger the fruit become, all other things being equal
> (nutrients, water, light, temp., etc.)
>
> Bill
> William H. Shoemaker
> Sr. Research Specialist, Food Crops
> University of Illinois - Crop Sciences
> St Charles Horticulture Research Center
> 535 Randall Road, St Charles, IL, 60174
> 630-584-7254, FAX-584-4610
> wshoemak AT illinois.edu
>
>
> Bill - How many bee visits does it take to make a cucumber? (the kind
> that need pollination, that is) -Allan in WV who think size does
> depend on bees
>
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