Pollination and Netting

Question From: 
Sam in Woodgate QLD

 

Subject: 
pollination and netting

 

Type of Plant (if known): 
vegetables

 

Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): 
none yet

 

Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type: 
loamy

 

How often do you water the plant:
every 2nd day unless dry

 

How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
approx 8 hrs

 

What type of plant is it:
zuchinni, tomato, eggplant and capsicum

 

How long since you planted it:
spring

 

Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
no – compost only

 

Is the plant indoors or outdoors: 
outdoors

 

What other treatments have you given the plant: 
none

Upload photo if available: 
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Other Comments: 
I have just put netting over my vege crops to eliminate the chances of caterpillars and was wondering if they will still be able to be pollinated to get a crop. The holes in my netting are quite small so even the bees won’t be able to get in. Do I need to self pollinate.

 

Answer:

Yes Sam, you have bought the wrong netting. For the needed bee pollinantion, you need holes over 1 cm wide. 
Don