If I have my plants outside, is the only real way to just cover them with a net? I assume if a bee or other bug goes on one flower then hops on another flower from a different plant, that it would be cross pollinated. I have a bunch of different plants in close proximity so I'm thinking if I should maybe group them together at least - all orange habs on one side and all chocolate habs on another...etc or is it pointless to do so?
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breeding Cross pollination - how to minimize or avoid it?
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It can help but your right. If it's within range of a bee it can be cross pollinated. You can cover blossoms and whatnot i've heard.
I think even wind can pollenate. So netting just helps you chances of true seed.
I think I'm going to try and do the grouping of pepper types but after thinking much about it, I will not worry about the cross. I should enjoy the hobby and not worry too much 
Who knows, maybe I will end up with some interesting peppers next season.
Who knows, maybe I will end up with some interesting peppers next season.THere ya go. Wind can pollinate. Your hands can. It's actually pretty easy. But yeah Unless you really need to protect the seed stock i wouldn't worry.
