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["Doreen Howard" <gardendiva@charter.net>]

Tomatoes pollinate themselves by vibration or the wind.  No insects are needed, because the stamens and anthers are very close together.  But, the pollen is viable only if the day time temperature is under 92F and nights are under 72F.  Be patient.  When the heat recedes, flowers will set fruit.

Doreen Howard