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I have been checking my apple trees and it looks like I have good blossom
buds for next spring. Last spring was a disaster with the early warm spell
followed by a cold snap. My brother-in-law got excellent results having
some bee hives planted on his property--they really increased pollenation and
consequent production. Has anyone done any experimenting with taking a
blossom off one tree and brushing the blossoms of another tree? My
various trees bloom at the right times for cross pollenation, but I'd sure like
to see if I can increase it some. Bees are not really a possibility
because I must spray (not allowed if you have bees) and I have kids.
Is this something that works? I have about 20 trees, so the job is
not overwhelming. Jerry in southern Indiana. |
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