and plant size all change what your specific garden actually needs. Drip irrigation or a soaker hose delivers water directly to the root zone and keeps foliage, flowers, and developing fruit drier, which lowers the risk of disease problems that can further complicate fruit set.
Hand-pollinate when an open female flower is available
When a female flower is open and bee activity has been low because of rain, wind, heat, or simply a shortage of pollinators in the area, hand-pollination is a practical option worth trying.
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