Accidental cross pollination
Laura & Dave
toadlily at OLYWA.NET
Sun May 16 03:49:07 CEST 2004
Hi all
I've been meaning to ask this for some time, as I'd like to keep
the various species I grow true. How much of a problem is accidental
cross pollination between species in a garden setting? I've checked the
archives and read Guy and Lilianes' book, but most of the information is
tangential. There is quite a bit about deliberate crossing, which can
be useful in determining what crosses are possible. And the bloom time
information is like wise valuable. If crossing is a problem, what
measures can be used to prevent it?
The recent (great!) seed exchange prompted me to post these
questions, both to help assess seed I received and mostly so that when
the plants cooperate I can be confident that seed I pass on will be true
to their species.
Thanks
Dave Brastow
Tumwater, WA
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