How To Pollinate Tomatoes By Hand When To Do It

Set up a fan next to your tomatoes to mimic a gentle breeze, which is how the plants naturally pollinate outdoors.

Fluff up the cotton on the end of the swab to catch more pollen.

Alternatively, you could get an electric pollinator that vibrates the flower to knock the pollen off the petals. [5] X Research source

Pollinate your tomatoes by hand if you don’t see a lot of natural pollinators in your area or if your planting spot is blocked from the wind.

You’ll get the best results if the humidity is between 60–70%. [8] X Research source

Check the stem by the base of the flower for swelling since that’s a sign that fruits are forming.