SirGreenThumb
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Will do. Night.YWHope you feel better soon hun, sweet dreams, catch ya on the flipside.
get that Sudafed tomorrow, Dr Rosey's orders
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roseypeach
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G'nite bro
SirGreenThumb
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Cant stay long, about to go to michaels for some containers for my pollen.
Was wanting to ask how long does anyone think that I should let these sacks continue to grow? The one that I see are pretty mature and haven't opened yet. I'll flick the bag to make sure and nothing falls so still good on them opening on both plants.
Here are the super haze pollen sacks and the two branches I'm going to pollinate. One is super haze bud and one is purple monkey
Was wanting to ask how long does anyone think that I should let these sacks continue to grow? The one that I see are pretty mature and haven't opened yet. I'll flick the bag to make sure and nothing falls so still good on them opening on both plants.
Here are the super haze pollen sacks and the two branches I'm going to pollinate. One is super haze bud and one is purple monkey
roseypeach
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Haven't gotten that far in my studies but I will find out for you
roseypeach
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When the calyxes start to split (3-6 weeks out from pollination)
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SirGreenThumb
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Thanks Rosey, but that isn't what I was talking about.
I was referring to when to cut off the branch that I converted to harvest the pollen. I know how long it takes to produce seeds, not to mention you can see it happening. Sort of a beautiful thing actually. I like watching them develop. I think my last seeds were viable, but I didn't dry them long enough or properly. But then again, no seeds should be able to break between my fingers.
I was referring to when to cut off the branch that I converted to harvest the pollen. I know how long it takes to produce seeds, not to mention you can see it happening. Sort of a beautiful thing actually. I like watching them develop. I think my last seeds were viable, but I didn't dry them long enough or properly. But then again, no seeds should be able to break between my fingers.
tekdc911
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stop squeezing them >.> the ones you got from me squished easy but i have all of the same beans growingThanks Rosey, but that isn't what I was talking about.
I was referring to when to cut off the branch that I converted to harvest the pollen. I know how long it takes to produce seeds, not to mention you can see it happening. Sort of a beautiful thing actually. I like watching them develop. I think my last seeds were viable, but I didn't dry them long enough or properly. But then again, no seeds should be able to break between my fingers.
SirGreenThumb
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Can't help it. I want to make sure they are good and that was the way I always went about it. LoLstop squeezing them >.> the ones you got from me squished easy but i have all of the same beans growing
How long you think I should let them pollen sacks swell before chopping them off the plant?
I was thinking when I first see one open, what you think?
SirGreenThumb
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I didn't even see this post. LoLjust pinch the stem and point it down and put a brown paper bag over it
i just read a huge article on breeding techniques and just happen to see this
The branch is fine in the bag I have it in, no pollen will escape. I'm just waiting for the right time to cut the branch and dry it out and put it in these containers I got from the art store.
roseypeach
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I'm not home, partying with my new friends tonight
Plastic is okay but paper is better to lower the risk of powdery mildew, that's from memory when I skimmed my textbook earlier. Promise tomorrow I will consult it and see if there is anything more.
Have a great night guys. Sgt sure hope you're feeling better bro
Plastic is okay but paper is better to lower the risk of powdery mildew, that's from memory when I skimmed my textbook earlier. Promise tomorrow I will consult it and see if there is anything more.
Have a great night guys. Sgt sure hope you're feeling better bro
tekdc911
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SirGreenThumb
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I should clarify that I have the bag where its not creating a humidity chamber. There is no condensation and I made sure I wasn't going to have that problem while they were developing. I watched for any signs of humidity in there and there hasn't been any. Its also slightly vented, but not so much where pollen can escape.
SirGreenThumb
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Thanks.
I'm reading through it now. I'm good with my bag, just gonna wait till your advice till they start to open and then take it. Don't know how much you've read on there, but I'm not going to be pollinating 20 branches. LoL Probably 2 each if they take, but when they get their pollen they will be at their peak as read in the article.
tekdc911
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i read that one and another ...... not sure which one had the paper bag method but ts one of the ones i read today
SirGreenThumb
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There were several methods on there like parchment paper glued together and such things as that. I just needed to keep and close eye for moisture and there was never any and it has grown very well in the bags I made for them. Custom bags that were stapled shut.
Not sure how much pollen I'm gonna get, but 1 grain will pollinate a branch that is ripe. May dilute it, but not decided yet. I mean, why use a paint brush full of pollen if it only takes 1 on 1 to get seeds going. Idk yet.