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North Ga

Hi everyone,
Two of five female buds are opening but there are no males to pollinate them. Does anyone know why this is happening?

Thanks, Pappy

6/29/2001 7:23:18 AM

Commack, NY

sometimes that just happens....had a female open yesterday with no males around. i froze one the day before. dont know if it took but we'll see. today i had 5 males open, its just luck of the draw. hopefully you'll get some better timing in the next week or so. you could try freezing a male when it opens next. its worth a shot.

good luck
scoott

6/29/2001 9:09:11 AM

North Ga

Thanks scott I will try to freeze a male when one opens.Should I remove the petals? Thanks,
Pappy

6/29/2001 9:22:01 AM

Commack, NY

left the flower intact. but you could try it either way. let us know how it works for you. it could end up helping some of us out in the future.

scott

6/29/2001 11:33:30 AM

Long Island,New York

Where have I heard that before? Men...they're never there when you need them ! LOL.....Scott..I have lots of males for pollen if you need some.....G

6/29/2001 4:14:22 PM

Commack, NY

glenn.......thanks.....i'll let you know in a day or two what the story is. had 5 open thsi morning, but none yesterday, figures.
s

6/29/2001 7:39:57 PM

Long Island,New York

You have your choice: 900lyons#1 (green), 900Lyons#2(green), 502Ciliberto clone(green and rare..its my pollinator this year), 455Andrews(green).......G

6/29/2001 8:31:47 PM