Greenhouse Growing

[alaska120]

I built a greenhouse this year and we planted lots of stuff. It was kind of a necessity as the critters here, mostly rabbits and moose, eat EVERYTHING I plant so I figured they couldn't get into a greenhouse...
Anyhow, I heard that I might need to 'assist' my squash in the pollination process. Something about 'male' parts and 'female' parts.
1) How can you tell one from the other? (no jokes here!)
2) How do you know when to do it?
3) How do you do it?
I know, its a risky question for this group...

 

[muleman]

I also built a greenhouse this year. Can't begin to help on sexing squash. A few bees would be a plus but I don't know where you would get them up north. Glad I don't have to worry about that yet.

 

[REDDOGTWO]

With tomatoes you can hold an electric toothbrush against the blossom for a second or two to get the job done in a greenhouse.

The ones that are wearing skirts are the female, the ones wearing pants may be either in this day and age, however to clarify the situation follow the link below.

http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/gourds/msg0611545713356.html

The male flowers have a stamen. The female flowers do not.

 

[alaska120]

Ahhh! Information and comedy! Nice balance.

 

[loboloco]

Many greenhouse suppliers sell pollen for different plants. Spray and keep going. Check with a good greenhouse supply company.

 

[alaska120]

Hah! Nearest one is about 300 miles away. Thanks for the suggestion though. I didn't know you could buy pollen.
I'll try the method suggested in the web link.
Suppose I need to do this with all the plants?!?!?

 

[loboloco]

Hah! Nearest one is about 300 miles away. Thanks for the suggestion though. I didn't know you could buy pollen.
I'll try the method suggested in the web link.
Suppose I need to do this with all the plants?!?!?

Hope you really like playing sex organ for plants.
It gets boring, but it will work.

 

[alaska120]

Yeah, plant molester. I'll add that one to my resume.

 

[muleman]

I will have to show this thread to the wife. Might put her in the mood!

 

[loboloco]

I will have to show this thread to the wife. Might put her in the mood!

Be careful, she might run off with the cucumbers.

 

[Big Dog]

Be careful, she might run off with the cucumbers.

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There ain't no implications in that one ..............

 

[loboloco]

Here is a blossom set.

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