Re: HYB: pollen, successes

In a message dated 5/3/2003 7:42:02 PM Mountain Daylight Time, 
lmann@volfirst.net writes:


> We talked a lot about success & failures in getting pods.  I mentioned
> the temperature/humidity that Sharon M recommended - less than 85oF,
> greater than 30% humidity.  Tom says that while he hasn't taken notes,
> his impression has been that he has better success when temperatures are
> quite a bit lower than that and when humidity is greater than 80%.
> That translates to early morning and after sundown, or cloudy days.

I certainly agree that cooler temperatures are better.  Here in southern New 
Mexico, when afternoon temperatures exceed 85 crosses are a waste of time & 
pollen.  

Higher relative humidity also seems to be beneficial -- but I'm grateful for 
ANY day that's above 20. 

What I'd like to hear from those working in other climates:

1.    Is there a minimum temperature [above freezing, of course] at which 
crosses are less likely to be successful?

2.    Is there a maximum relative humidity [short of rain] above which 
crosses are less likely to be successful?

Sharon McAllister

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