Re: Storing Pollen


In a message dated 97-01-11 09:00:27 EST, you write:

<< Although it is more convenient to use current season's aril(bred) pollen> 
 > on later blooming TBs I have found that with normal care pollen will 
 > survive quite well over a 12 month period for reversing the operation.
 > 
 > 
 > Paul Richardson (pippi@xtra.co.nz - my cat!)
 > 
 	Paul, how can you store pollen for that long?
 
 	I save pollen from fall rebloomers to use in the spring, and that
 pollen is still viable.  But, saving it for a year???  How do you do that?
 
 	Walter Moores
 	Enid Lake, MS  10o this morning
  >>

Gentlemen,

Please tell me about methods of storing pollen.  I haven't figured out how to
keep it for more than 2 weeks.  Yes, that's pretty pathetic for someone who
"thinks" they're a hybridizer!

Infertile Pollen,  Brad Kasperek  ZEBRAIRIS@aol.com



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