Hand-Pollinating Zucchini When Bees Are Scarce

Method (Before 10 AM)

1. Pick male flower (no swelling behind petals).
2. Remove petals to expose stamens.
3. Find female flower (baby fruit behind petals).
4. Gently open and rub male parts on female stigma.

Why It Works

Pollen contains sperm needed to fertilize ovary—just like animals. YouTube demo: Hand Pollination Video.