self-pollinate
verb
self-pol·li·nate
ˌself-ˈpä-lə-ˌnāt 
self-pollinated; self-pollinating; self-pollinates
: to undergo self-pollination
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Tomato plants are self-pollinating, but high humidity, rain, and hot weather can interfere with successful pollination.
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Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2025
However, even among those self-pollinating varieties, the introduction of the wasp results in a plumper, more flavorful fig.
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2025
Occasionally, a female tree might self-pollinate, but this is not the norm.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 7 Feb. 2025
Though both of these self-pollinate, fig production will be exponentially increased by the presence of two or more plants.
—Nevin Martell, Washington Post, 13 Sep. 2023
With a standard care routine, Meyer lemon trees are self-pollinating and resistant to many common pests.
—Kate McGregor, House Beautiful, 7 June 2023
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Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2025
However, even among those self-pollinating varieties, the introduction of the wasp results in a plumper, more flavorful fig.
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2025
Occasionally, a female tree might self-pollinate, but this is not the norm.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 7 Feb. 2025
Though both of these self-pollinate, fig production will be exponentially increased by the presence of two or more plants.
—Nevin Martell, Washington Post, 13 Sep. 2023
With a standard care routine, Meyer lemon trees are self-pollinating and resistant to many common pests.
—Kate McGregor, House Beautiful, 7 June 2023
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“Self-pollinate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-pollinate. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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