Tropicals & Tender Perennials: How long before the plants produce fruit?, 1 by LouisianaMark

LouisianaMark wrote:
Hi Paul,

Last summer I got about 15 fruits on my Incense--I think most were from my hand pollinations (x caerulea). All of the fruit had viable seeds, although some were larger than others, and some were flat (non-viable). The number of seeds ranged from 20 to 40. I planted 30 of the seeds earlier this spring, and only 6 germinated. I have 2 vigorous plants from those 6. I just planted another 70 seeds a week ago, and so far 5 have sprouted.

So far this summer I have only 2 fruits on my Incense (both x caerulea). I am beginning to think that the bud pollination has to be done more than 24 hours before the flower opens for it to take. Here's a pic:

Mark