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Sparta, NC

I was wondering when the female 1st appears how long on agerage until it opens and how long is the window of opportunity for pollinating that female.

5/11/2005 2:50:31 PM

Menomonie, WI ([email protected])

10 days is average. It really depends on the outside temperatures. Hotter days = faster to bloom

5/11/2005 3:07:22 PM

Itzetown City

The space of time for pollinating a female blossom is from opening in the morning to highnoon, I guess! I´m right?

5/11/2005 3:41:16 PM

Montoursville, PA

The night befor the bud is ready to open it will go somewhat transparent and show you yellow tints. Put a baggie on it and be in the patch early, very early in the AM. An absolute purest will bag the males too.

Usually one will perform early and to close to the stump. That can be a trainer to watch. You can practice and take it off in a couple of days while waiting for the "on out" female to open.

5/11/2005 4:50:09 PM

Bristol, ME ([email protected])

There are exceptions, but usually you only have 4-5 hours of viability with an open female. However, there are always a few that defy the norm.

5/11/2005 8:44:14 PM