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Springfield Il

I've been pollinating the last 2 mornings. It has been raining and storming every night. Does this have an effect on pollination? I covered my blooms with pantyhose. I re-covered after the first time and re-pollinated again the next morning. With the rain, the hose and the blossoms were drenched. Is this a wasted effort with everything so sloppy?

6/24/2010 11:51:03 AM

Bristol R.I. USA

If this is the case after pollinating them tie the flowers up and put a styrefom cooler over them. Before the expected rain cover the males up the night before.

6/24/2010 12:04:27 PM

Colorado

You can still get a set with water in the equation.You can keep the flowers closed(so water doesnt get in) by tying the end of the blossum(males and female) with cotton string or small rubber bands the night before they open and again on the female after pollinating

6/24/2010 2:19:05 PM

Mercersburg, PA

how long after pollination should the female remain closed? I was initially under the impression that they are really only viable for one day.

6/24/2010 3:36:16 PM

Buffalo, New York

i close mine up for a day after i do the deed, the day after i remove the flower and start shading her.

6/24/2010 5:27:30 PM

Deer Park WA

We use little Dixie cups to cover the flowers (male & female the nite before) after the pollination put the Dixi cup back over the little lady for 24 hours it keeps her dry and keeps the pollination cross pure. The next morning remove the cup and peel back the petals to help the pumpking lobes dry (prevents rot).

6/25/2010 12:32:10 AM