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Published March 14, 2008 12:46 pm - Nature can be complicated.
John Hobbs, University of Missouri Extension specialist at Pineville, says nut trees are pollinated by the wind and fruit trees by bees.
Mike Surbrugg: Pollination process reveals diversity
Nature can be complicated.
John Hobbs, University of Missouri Extension specialist at Pineville, says nut trees are pollinated by the wind and fruit trees by bees.
Some fruit cultivars need pollen from a second variety. For example, a Jonathan apple cannot be pollinated by another Jonathan, but by a source such as Golden Delicious.
Golden Delicious and Stella sweet cherry are self pollinating, which means one tree is sufficient. So are blackberry, raspberry, grape and strawberry plants.
Tips on ways to get around the pollination issues can be obtained from county extension offices.
Questions asked at county extension centers:
Q: Can garden seed left over from last year be planted this spring?
A: Most vegetable and flower seeds will germinate for about three years. Exceptions are carrots, parsnips and parsley, which are good for one or two years. If you question seed quality, buy more.
Q: What are the tiny, dark insects on my houseplants and how can I get rid of them?
A: They are fungus gnats, which are a nuisance unless the infestation is heavy enough to kill plants. See your garden center for safe products to kill the gnats or reduce the amount of water in the pot soil.
Q: Is it cheaper to pay $80 to get two tons of poultry litter hauled to my farm and spread on the land or to pay $550 a ton for fertilizer?
A: On a plant food basis, the two could be similar in cost. It is tough to compare the two based on nutrient levels in litter and transportation costs.
Q: What caused me to have some calves born dead this year?
A: It can be known only after a veterinarian exams the dead calves. It could be leptospirosis, which causes late-term abortions.
Q: Can I grow blackberries in my back yard?
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