Pumpkin flower pollination time and method

Pumpkin flower pollination method

The natural pollination of pumpkins relies on the help of insects and other media, or through wind pollination, or artificial pollination can be carried out.

Is it self-pollinating? Pumpkin flowers are not self-pollinating. Pumpkin flowers are unisexual and are pollinated by insects, which is cross-pollination.

Best time to pollinate pumpkin flowers

The best time to artificially pollinate pumpkin flowers is in the morning, as this is the time when the pistils and stamens grow most vigorously, with a high pollination rate and strong vitality.

Pumpkin Flower Pollination Method

1. Use a brush to dip the pollen in pumpkin flowers and apply it on the stigma of the female flower. Then pick a melon leaf to cover it. This will help increase the fruit setting rate and fruit quality.

2. Artificial pollination method:

① Pick a few male flowers that are in full bloom, use a cotton swab or brush to gently roll and rub the stamens of the male flowers, and then gently apply it to the stigma of the female flowers. After pollination, you can pick a few leaves to cover them, or you can cover them with a plastic bag to prevent rainwater from entering and improve the pollination effect.

② After picking the female flowers, remove the petals and put them directly on the female flowers, then press gently to make the pollen fall on the stigma of the female flowers. Or you can gently apply the stamens on the stigma of the female flowers to achieve the effect of artificial pollination.