Pollinate Plants - AeroGarden 1-Season User Manual

P
ollinate Plants
The table below shows some common plant types
and recommended methods for hand pollination.
For plants not listed below, you may need to do some
additional pollination research – the internet and seed
suppliers are good sources of information .
Pollination Methods for Common Garden Plants
Pollination Method
Self-pollinating
Shaking
Move male pollen to
female flower
HELPFUL HINT: If you find your
Garden is producing many flowers
but no fruit, chances are you need
to pollinate or change your pol-
linating method. Dead blossoms
on the Grow Surface are a good
indicator that your chosen pol-
lination method is not working.
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Tending Your Garden
Plant Examples
Legumes (such as
peas and beans) and
English cucumbers
Dwarf tomatoes
and peppers
Eggplant
Pumpkin, squash,
watermelon and
common cucumbers
Dwarf tomato plant
being pollinated by
gently shaking.
How to Hand Pollinate
(After Flowers Appear)
No hand pollination
necessary
Shake plant gently every
other day when the lights
are on.
Shake plant vigorously
every other day when the
light(s) are on. An electric
toothbrush works well.
Use paintbrush to move
pollen from male flower to
female flower. Pollinate
when the lights are off.