Re: Re: HYB: Basics 101 and painting pollen

In a message dated 11/13/2003 9:49:57 PM Central Standard Time, 
redear@infinet.com writes:

> I will make
> crosses that I know should not take because of bloom age.

If you want a particular cross, but you think the bloom is too old?  Make it 
anyway.  I've had several of these take.  Check for moisture. I've also opened 
up a bloom that's closed to take the old pollen (but good looking) and had 
the pollen work. 

Betty W. in South-central KY Zone 6

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