The Shocking Truth About Dragon Fruit Pollination Nobody Tells You

Описание: Hand pollination of dragon fruit should be done at night or in the very early morning. The flowers are nocturnal, opening in the evening (typically around 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.) and closing by sunrise the next morning, giving a narrow window of opportunity for successful pollination.
Here is a simple guide:
Timing: The ideal time is a few hours after the flower has fully opened, often around 9-11 p.m., when the pollen is fully available. You can still pollinate in the very early morning before the flower closes, but doing it at night often results in larger fruit.
Tools: Use a small, soft makeup brush or a cotton swab to collect and transfer the pollen.
Method:
Collect pollen: Gently rub the brush against the anthers (the male parts covered in yellowish, dusty pollen) to collect the pollen.
Apply pollen: Brush the collected pollen onto the stigma (the female part, usually in the center of the flower). Ensure the entire stigma is coated.
Considerations:
Many varieties are self-sterile, meaning they need pollen from a different variety to produce fruit.
Moisture can ruin pollen viability, so cover the flowers with a plastic bag if it is raining.
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