[Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page

[Dick Gross]

Your necterine tree, just like animals, should come of age before bearing. 
If the tree can't bear to bear or if the tree is unhealthy, it may abort all 
or most of the fruit as a self preservation defense to protect the whole 
organism. But wait, aren't necterine trees either male or female needing a 
companion of thevopposite? I am not sure but if you baren't either, it might 
bbe well to check.

Cukes have both male and female blossoms. The girls come first and the males 
show up later to party. Until pollinized, the fruit just turns yellow and 
falls to the ground. I have been through the same frustrations but be 
patient. The guys will have their day.

Dick Gross, Master Gardener Volunteer
University of Arizona  Maricopa County
Cooperative Extension


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From: <bahraini at cox.net>
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Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 2:41 PM
Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page


> Shohreh
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> bahraini at cox.net
>
> My necterine tree had about 20 tiny fruites and all drped out, why?
>
> Also my cucumber plant looks great but all the little cucumbers turn 
> yellow & die, why?
>
> Thank you for your help,
>
> Shohreh
>
>
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