Whats the best way to store pollen?

Farmer's Hat

Well-Known Member

Jul 20, 2014

• #1

I would like to store the pollen for at least 3 months. I have tried to store pollen in glass containers in the past, and it got moldy.

What storing method has worked for you? How long did the pollen last?

 

Last edited: Jul 20, 2014

Farmer's Hat

Well-Known Member

Jul 20, 2014

• #2

any existing threads?

 

racerboy71

bud bootlegger

Jul 20, 2014

• #3

you can try freezing it with some rice to absorb any moisture that may occur

 

wyteberrywidow

Global

Jul 20, 2014

• #4

racerboy71 said:

you can try freezing it with some rice to absorb any moisture that may occur

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Yes I heard it works well just and I know a couple people who uses this method.

 

Farmer's Hat

Well-Known Member

Jul 20, 2014

• #5

how long can I freeze it? I need to store it for about 2 months

 

racerboy71

bud bootlegger

Jul 20, 2014

• #6

Farmer's Hat said:

how long can I freeze it? I need to store it for about 2 months

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i think it should be fine..

 

Farmer's Hat

Well-Known Member

Jul 20, 2014

• #7

cool. I will give it a shot

 

Bud Tipps

Well-Known Member

Jul 21, 2014

• #8

I store mine in the fridge in small airtight containers. The oldest pollen I have is from March 3 and is still viable. Make sure it is completely dry before sealing and refrigerating it.

 

Uncle Ben

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Jul 23, 2014

• #9

4-10 parts flour, 1 part pollen stored in air tight container in fridge. Heat the flour in a small pot to kill any fungus, weevils, etc....let cool before using. Do not heat it so much that it carbonizes, just lightly.

 

gardengardian7

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Jul 25, 2014

• #10

I read one where it said to place a brown paper bag over the male twist tie the bottom of the bag so that the pollin pollinates the inside real good and freeze it and it can last up to 3 months. Just thought id stop by and deliver...