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It's very important that contributors understand and follow these practices, as policy requires that people who persistently do not must be blocked from editing. If you have any questions about this, you are welcome to visit me at my talk page. Thank you. Novangelis (talk) 14:53, 4 May 2012 (UTC) The Art of Hand Pollination Hand Pollination can simply be done by swabbing pollen of a flower and placing the swab within other flowers. But first you must learn the difference between a male and female flower. Female blossoms are attached to small, immature fruit which could be found as a lump in the stem right behind the flower. Male blossoms have straight stems. At nightfall select blossoms that look like they will bloom the next day. Choose a male flower to pollinate a female flower which then will result in a greater degree of genetic diversity, insuring a richer seed stock. Most popular hand pollinated plants are member of the Cucurbitaceous family. This family consists of squash, gourds, melons and cucumbers. These plants female and male counterparts are easily identified. Then gently hold the blossom closed with masking tape. Remove the tape from the male flower and pick it from the ground then carefully tear off the petals, exposing its anthers. Now gently remove the tape from the female flower’s petals and take the male flower and gently rub its pollen onto the stigma section in the center of the female flower. It can be more successful if many male flowers are used to pollinate one female flower. Once finished retake female flower and wait for the healthy seeds to grow.