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Originally Posted by salix
So Gary, is it in fact true that the P. vulgaris varieties are pretty well self-pollinating and that seed saving is straightforward? And that P. coccineum requires insect or hummingbird pollination and must be grown somewhat in isolation for seed saving purposes? (or is this something not true that has been lodged in my brain for too long?)
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P. vulgaris are pretty well self-pollinating. I average about 1 in 250 saved seeds crossing (0.4%). Some varieties appear to be more promiscuous than others, with Jeminez being a stand-out.
I have no knowledge, yet, of P. coccineum's requirements for pollination or isolation. Some day, I'll look into it.
Lima beans are known to readily cross. So, I request that participants in the swap trial only one variety, or isolate.
I've yet to explore requirements for soy, yardlong, adzuki, etc...
