Hand pollinating Hue
Hue, also known as Bottle Gourds, are a popular vegetable in many cultures, including New Zealand. It is a vine that belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family and produces large, round or bottle-shaped fruits that can be used for a variety of purposes. However, for the fruit to develop properly, the flowers need to be pollinated. Here I discuss how to hand pollinate hue (bottle gourd) flowers using a fine paintbrush.