If the plant has both male and female flowers and is still not producing any fruit, it too could be due to extreme hot or cold temperatures, as well as lack of bee activity. Hand pollination to transfer the pollen from the male to the female flowers might help. Use a small artists paint brush to transfer the pollen from the male flowers to the female flowers. The information given herein is supplied with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endorsement by the Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service is implied. Any person using products listed assumes full responsibility for their use in accordance with current direction of the manufacturer.
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