Re: self-pollination query
Yes, I would keep the 1010 and cross with the 790. It's better to cross
then to self. Use multiple males per female.
Bob.
Hughes-Banderob wrote:
> I'm looking for some input on the topic of self-pollination...
>
> Having a small plot (33' x 10', north/south), I put one plant at each
> end of the patch hoping to cross pollinate and then rip out the weaker
> of the two.
>
> However, my Mackenzie 1010 is doing significantly better than my Emmons
> 790 -- longer vine, larger leaves, thicker stem, less bug damage, more
> flowers, etc. Do I really want to cross pollinate with a seemingly
> weaker plant?
>
> So what do you say? What are the merits and disadvantages of
> self-pollination?
>
> Randy Banderob
> Millbrook, Ontario
>
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