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kgbenson · 10-12-2006, 09:05 AM

I am confused - what is it you are pollinating exactly? Edible bananas are parthenocarpic and do not require pollination.

Now if you are working on something else that is entirely a different story. If you are intersted in bees, I can give you some advice there.

Keith

10-12-2006, 09:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
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