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breeding Cross pollination - how to minimize or avoid it?

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svtcontour

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?
 
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.

chillilover said:
I think even wind can pollenate. So netting just helps you chances of true seed.
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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.
 
I do make an effort to isolate flowers for trading, but still save some OP seeds hoping to get an interesting cross. Wind can cross pollinate, but it is a very low chance with the blossom covered, especially if the flower is pointing down.

jacob
 
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