Re: Tsukiyono

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From: p*@yahoo.com

Can I keep JI pollen all year long from July to June in the freezer? And if so, any hints on how to do that?

 

 

Hi Polly,

 

I've kept pollen from JIs (and others) in the freezer for later use. Done properly, and if the power doesn't go out for too long, pollen can remain viable for up to 3 years.

 

I use the black film canisters to store the anthers after air drying out of the sun for about a day. In with the dried anthers I pop a small desiccant capsule (available from your local pharmacy) and label the container. From there all canisters go into a ziplock bag and into the coldest part of the freezer.

 

Using the pollen is a snap. I use a small soft paint brush to pick up the pollen from the inside of the canister. It shows up well against the black sides. The real trick is to use the pollen and get the rest back into the freezer as soon as possible.

 

Good luck,

Christy

z4b

Newport, WA

 

 

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