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Producing Seedless Tomatoes with Blossom-Set Spray

Cytokynin-based blossom-set sprays (e.g., Bonide Tomato Blossom Set) induce parthenocarpy—fruit set without pollination. Used by growers in cool climates where pollinators are scarce. Spray open flowers per label directions.

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