First try pollen chucking - a couple of questions

[StewPot]

Just received my pollen from 7East, cool, was wondering if it would get through cuntoms and it did. Was just wondering how to store it and when is the best time to put it on a bud to start the pollination. Any info would be great.

 

[HGO]

as soon as possible as it may not remain viable for too long especially after travelling to the other side of the world

 

[Pikey]

With the temp swings it may have experienced on it's journey, I'm very interested to know if it is still viable by time it arrives . Let us know if it works out .

 

[Madmick]

Sent some fresh pollin to Gazza once , 3 if 4 day trip and he said didn't work

I used it and got seeds ?

 

[Old fox]

Need to ask 7East Genetics that. He took your money, so he should offer some level of information/support. Ask him if he has posted pollen to Australia before and what success rate in actual pollination. (i.e. Produced seeds, and how many seeds), once it's been applied in Aus. Pollen in long term international transit is at high risk of losing fertility. I could be wrong, but I reckon the success rate into Aus wouldn't be that high.

 

[StewPot]

Was wonder when to put it on the bud, how many weeks after flip. Kean to give it a try to see if it works and will keep you all posted.

 

[Pixie]

Why did you buy reg pollen ? If you already have regs from the supplier why would you ask for pollen. Doesn't make sense mate

 

[JimboBlu]

What are you hoping to pollinate? Is it also 7 East Gen strains or something else? Hope it goes well for you

 

[HGO]

Was wonder when to put it on the bud, how many weeks after flip. Kean to give it a try to see if it works and will keep you all posted.

usually about 3-4 weeks after flip then another 6 for the seeds to form and mature

 

[Hudo]

Why did you buy reg pollen ? If you already have regs from the supplier why would you ask for pollen. Doesn't make sense mate

I was just thinking the same why wouldn't you just keep a male or 2 and collect your own pollen

 

[BigRobbo]

I could have banked up plenty of pollen from a few 7east strains my first try with them was a deadset sausage fest lol

 

[StewPot]

I was just thinking the same why wouldn't you just keep a male or 2 and collect your own pollen

Space, while in a rental and very little room. All i have is a 2x4 which i want for All bud, when we move to our own house things will be VERY different. Also have never done it before and just wanted to give it a go.

 

[itchybro]

I was just thinking the same why wouldn't you just keep a male or 2 and collect your own pollen

male selection is pretty important , imo i don't think you can just take pollen from any male & expect to have a descent cross at the the end , female selection is allot easier because you have a bunch of criteria to evaluate , at the top of the list , what it smokes like & what it smells like , different criteria used to choose a male candidate , many breeders hold males selected close to there chests because a good male is hard to come by
no sure what selection criteria 7 east have gone through with there offerings

 

[StewPot]

I know it's a long shot with it coming from overseas but until i finish my movable grow rooms, , i just wanted to give it a go and see what happens and if it works, no real loss if it doesn't. My next crop, after the one i have just started, I will be able to do some males and get my own pollen but I have patience issues sometimes and wanted to see if it works on the Bruce Banners i have in..