Grapes self-pollinate. In biological terms, they are a hermaphrodite and contain both male (stamens) and female (pistils) reproductive organs. Grape vines don't need bees, wind or other grape vines to pollinate. Yes, self-pollination, that could be something Catholics would frown on.
May is the month this happens in the Northern Hemisphere.
You mean this isn't what you're looking for when you clicked on the title?
Actually, a few varieties of grape vines do have male and female vines. The main one is Vitis rotundifolia, or muscadine, that grows in the southern U.S.
Commercial vineyards may still need bees for pollinating their cover crops.
Self-pollination does allow reliable and timely pollination, and it helps maintain the best traits. It does not promote diversity or help in adapting to a changing climate.
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| Hey, it's not polite to peek while they pollinate |
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