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It rained over night for the first time in a while. It was also pouring rain as I tried to make 2 key pollinations. One stayed relatively dry since the female was under a large leaf. The other I should have had a helper holding an umbrella since the minute I set to work, the Heavens opened up & drenched everything. Males & Female got it good.

So I am left asking;

How much water in the blossom (Male of Female) is too much?

TIA - Steve

7/5/2004 10:45:51 AM

Kenyon, Mn.

Steve I was about to ask the same question!

7/5/2004 11:56:18 AM

Indiana

Generally any water in the females messes them up.

When it is raining, I stand real close the the female, and use my body to keep the males and females dry. I have not had any luck with females that had water in them. In fact, I have not had much luck at all on females that were even pollinated during the rain.

Tom

7/5/2004 12:06:04 PM

San Luis Obispo Ca

Good to know!

7/5/2004 12:19:06 PM

Appalachian Mtns.

They won't pollinate if they get wet Steve, especially the pollen, it just ain't happenin' then...been there, done that.

7/5/2004 4:27:10 PM