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Cologne / Germany

I made around 10 pollinations with frozen pollen this season and not a single one took. They were stored in dry sealed packages (matchboxes) between 1 and 3 weeks at -17 F. Seems not to work for me.
Any other experiences?

8/13/2004 11:00:34 AM

Cincinnati,OH

I was 0 for 5 with frozen pollen. The pollen seemed dry when I used it. I think freezing pollen must be a finicky process. I might try experimenting a little more next year.

8/13/2004 4:41:10 PM

Hilpoltstein, Bavaria, Germany

4 pollinations with frozen pollen here - none of them took.

8/13/2004 4:46:30 PM

Ohio

I never tried the frozen pollen, but using it in the fridge worked for me up to 2 days old. I had great success.
Brooks

8/14/2004 4:48:28 AM

Appalachian Mtns.

I had 3 take, 2 went down shortly after. I have a 1260 weir x 580 Weir growing that's about 30 days...it was from frozen.

8/14/2004 9:55:46 PM