Top Techniques for Hand Pollination
- Beans.
- Eggplants.
- Peas.
- Peppers.
- Strawberries.
- Tomatoes.
What plants do not need to be pollinated?
These plants are grown for their roots or leaves and do not need to be pollinated unless you want to save seed.
- Potatoes.
- Carrots.
- Onions.
- Garlic.
- Lettuce.
- Broccoli → Learn about growing broccoli.
- Cauliflower.
- Brussel sprouts.
Can you pollinate your own vegetables?
If your plant is self-pollinating, all you need to do is brush inside each flower, making sure the pollen gets down into the pistil (middle part) of the flower. ... You can also pick the male flower and shake pollen right into the female.
