|
Sun, May 30, 10 at 13:45
| Hi All - My garden is on a 15th floor balcony. I just moved into the space and It didn't occur to me when planting that we don't get very many pollinators this high up! Is it possible to hand-pollinate my Scarlet Runner Beans? If so, how? |
Follow-Up Postings:
|
| They are self pollinating.They can be hand pollinated too.Pick up one flower and rub it face to face with rest of the flowers.These flowers are really eye catching beauties. I am posting a pic.of Scarlet runner bean with beautiful flower from my file. |
|
| There was a previous thread on this. The link is below. - Dick |
Here is a link that might be useful: Runner bean pollination
|
- Posted by brooklyn_babylon 6 NY (My Page) on Mon, May 31, 10 at 10:05
| Thanks for the responses! I read the previous thread and it only suggests using bees, not how you can do it by hand without insect pollinators. I'll try rubbing them face-to-face like chaman mentions, but am still open to suggestions. |
Please Note: Only registered members are able to post messages to this forum. If you are a member, please log in. If you aren't yet a member, join now!
Return to the Beans, Peas & Other Legumes Forum
Instructions
- You must be a registered member and logged in to post messages on our forums.
- Posting is a two-step process. Once you have composed your message, you will be taken to the preview page. You will then have a chance to review the contents and make changes.
- After posting your message, you may need to refresh the forum page in order to see it.
- It is illegal to post copyrighted material without the owner's consent.
- HTML codes are allowed in the message field only.
- No advertising is allowed in any of the forums.
- If you would like to practice posting or uploading photos, please visit our Test forum.
- If you need assistance, please Contact Us and we will be happy to help.