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Timing Is Key To Date Pollination
Timing pollination to May 1 boosts 1952 date yields in Arizona. Horticulturist Harvey F. Tate advises early pollination, collecting mate blossoms within hours of sheath opening, using fresh pollen, and storing first male flowers to dust female flowers. A knot in the tie loosens as fruit grows. complete guidance is in the Extension circular Dates in Arizona.
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Harvey F. Tate
Agricultural Extension Service
University of Arizona
Arizona