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Pataskala,OH

If I put a male flower in the refrigerator will keep it from opening for a while? Because I plan to pollinate a female flower in two days but the male flower I want to cross the pumpkin with will be ready tomorrow.

6/27/2010 4:14:02 PM

El Paso TX.

It should slow the opening down a bit and even if it opens the pollen should remain viable for a couple days if you keep it in the fridge (I'd get a few extra flowers if possible so that you ensure you have a good supply.)

6/27/2010 4:21:32 PM

Mill Bay, British Columbia

Nic, I've pre-picked male flowers and put them in the fridge in the past and it works just fine as long as you let them warm up before use.

Make sure that you take them out of the fridge and let them warm/dry up before use because the fridge is a cold and moist environment that could effect the pollen.

6/27/2010 5:22:27 PM

canal winchester ohio

Nic, I have 1207 Young & 1375 Liggett flowers opening daily. Post here if your interested & I'll email you thru my google account. My computer is down & I have to do everything online thru my phone.
.Paul

6/27/2010 5:44:05 PM

Pataskala,OH

Yeah but it is 1385 flower. LOL I will let someone know though if I need a flower.

6/27/2010 6:59:48 PM

Ohio

Nic, I have males on 1725 Harp, 1375 Liggett, 1467Perham, and 1278 Slone if you're interested, I'm not sure where you live in Columbus but I could meet you in Canal Winchester

6/27/2010 10:17:55 PM

Mingo Co. WV

this kinda stuff is why i come to this site great compassion for fellow growers this is my first year growing Im not lookin to break records just enjoy being in the patch/garden I have learned alot thru my reading here .The most important thing that I have learned tho is just how high the quality of the people are involved with this hobby . Todd

6/28/2010 1:06:58 AM

Pataskala,OH

I will let you know if I need another flower. I had a 1385 Jutras flower open this morning to pollinate with.

6/28/2010 8:33:25 AM

canal winchester ohio

How did it work out Nic?

6/29/2010 5:38:55 PM

Pataskala,OH

Good both flowers opened the same day. Good pollination weather this week.

6/29/2010 6:46:28 PM

canal winchester ohio

Great pollination weather. I got my computer back up & running so if you do ever come up flowerless just e-mail me. I'm not working & you can't live too far from me so I'll deliver'em if needed.
Paul
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6/29/2010 7:22:04 PM

Pataskala,OH

Well I only have one plant this year. So I am hoping not to need too many flowers. LOL That wouldn't be good. I know it is likely I could end up with nothing this year. Very risky since I always lose one.

6/29/2010 9:07:31 PM

Fresno, CA

Anyone know if flower/pollen will be viable after shipping them overnight? I have a female probably opening Saturday morning and no males close to ready. I'd pay for shipping if someone was willing to send a flower to me but I don't know if it would work unrefrigerated.

7/1/2010 11:44:01 AM