advice from the pro's please

[Mrpiston38]

hey people have a quick breeding question. how do you kno when male flowers are ready to be picked? also what is the best way to keep the polin fresh and safe? and lastly is it better to collect a lot or a little for breeding? any help on the matter would be appreciated.

mr.p

 

[Hazelnuts]

They're ready when the pollen comes out, and the best way to store it is in test tubes, just make sure you use the ones you can close. As for the amount i'd try to fill the test tube not too high up, you can't really go wrong there.

 

[Mrpiston38]

ok thats fine and all but if they burst isnt that to late to get pollen. shouldnt i try and get them before they burst? i mean is there a good idea on when there ready to be plucked. or should i get some kind of tray to put around the plant? i havent ever tryed to catch pollen and i didnt see any threads on doing so. if there is anyone who has some good tricks and be willing to share them with me i would be very thankfull..

mr.P

 

[greenhead]

I asked a similar question recently, and got some good answers and links.

http://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=81455

 

[Mrpiston38]

ty green

 

[Mrpiston38]