Bob Wildfong Part 2
- Year: 2020
- Region: Canada, Ontario
- Title: SeedHeads Episode 2: Bob Wildfong Part 2
In this episode
Bob Wildfong is the Executive Director of Seeds of Diversity Canada. In this episode, Bob talks about the “when”, “why”, and “how” of hand pollinating plants from the cucurbit family (squash, pumpkins, cucumbers, gourds, and their relatives). Bob takes us through the necessary tools and materials, helpful info to keep in mind about bees and squash plant biology, and the best strategies to ensure hand pollinated squash remains pure and genetically robust. If you are ready to take your squash seed saving to the next level, this episode is for you.
Female and male squash flowers - exterior
Female and male squash flowers - interior
Sleeping squash bee in a Benning’s Patty Pan squash flower