Tomato Blossom-Set Spray vs. Hand Pollination

Blossom-set sprays contain a hormone that forces fruit without pollination (parthenocarpy). Useful in cool climates, but fruit may be misshapen. In Georgia, tomatoes self-pollinate via vibration and air movement—bees aren't needed.

Better trick: lightly tap each flower cluster daily with a pencil or chopstick to shake pollen loose. This simple mechanical aid often yields better set and larger fruit than sprays.