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Question: Hey Guys, Is there a way to induce a plant to create flowers sooner than it natural would if left …

• Question

  Hey Guys, Is there a way to induce a plant to create flowers sooner than it natural would if left to grow on its own? For plants that just flower, and plants which flower to create fruit. Also, which nutrients and substances does the plant provide to the flower-fruit while it grows? And, this may sound strange, can these be replicated, like if a flower falls off can it be 'fed' these nutrients to get it to grow the fruit still when separated from the plant? Thanks, was curious. Scott

  Answer

  Dear Scott, one can certainly transplant mature plants to an area to bring flowers sooner than would occur, such as a site that has been disturbed and the vegetation removed. Keep in mind that all plants that flower do so to produce fruits (i.e., flowers mature into fruits, so flowering plants are also fruiting plants). I don't know if flowers can be kept alive for a considerable period after they fall--because they fall from the plant when their function has been completed (i.e., they may not be receptive to water and nutrients at this time). Feel free to let me know if you still have questions.