Re: 702 Brock
I guess I don't understand the theory behind planting a "pollinator." I
assume that you're planting that particular seed because you like the
genetics and want to be able to use it in a cross. But if the genetics are
"good" enough that you want to use it in a cross why not just plant it as a
main plant and grow fruit on it? I have three plants this year, I have four
potential crosses, which would take two seasons to attempt to grow (I'm
limited to three plants). If I was to add 1 pollinator to my group then I
have nine potential crosses the more plants you get the worse the number
becomes. Even if you totally ignore the pollinator except to steal male
flowers from it is still takes time and space to plant. So why do it?
Brian
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