Subject: [permaculture] Cross-pollination compatibility of a self-fertilized seedling?
Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:11:06 -0700
Does anyone know whether a seedling of a self-fertilized plant will
generate a plant genetically different enough to give the benefits of
cross-pollination?
Specifically, I have a mature "Sweet Scarlet" goumi (Elaeagnus
multiflora) which is very well self-fertile, but is supposed to do
better with a partner for pollination. I started three seedlings from
saved seed, with surprisingly low germination rate compared to the
Autumn Olives I started--are the self-pollinated seeds less viable?
If I plant one of the seedlings, will it improve the fruit-set of the
original mother plant?
Thanks for any information anyone can share!
Norris Thomlinson
[permaculture] Cross-pollination compatibility of a self-fertilized seedling?,
Norris Thomlinson, 06/12/2009