Best Way To Supercharge Tomatoes Which Increases Yield

Tomatoes are one of the easiest to grow and thus is the favorite vegetable crop amongst gardeners.

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One way to increase yield of tomatoes is through hand pollination.

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The process involves manually transferring pollen from a tomato flower to the stamen by gently tapping the plant’s flowers.

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Tomato pollen is heavy and sticky so it needs to be loosened up by shaking or tapping.

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This pollination “tapping” is typically caused by wind or buzzing insects like bees in nature.

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However if the unfavorable conditions are there, pollination doesn't happen and yield is reduced.

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Midday is the most optimal time to hand pollinate as the pollen are released during morning - afternoon.

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Sunny days with low humidity are “ideal conditions” for hand pollinating.

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Hand pollination can ensure successful harvest even in the absence of natural pollinators.

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