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San Jose

My males this year all look good/normal, but I don't see visible pollen like in all years past---they all open like
they should, except the pollen is just not visible. Should
I consider asking another grower for some males?

7/4/2018 12:02:27 PM

Central NY

Yes...don’t take a chance...

7/4/2018 1:27:16 PM

Syracuse, NY

take one and put it over a white paper towel and smack the actual STAMEN with your finger a few times, FIRST thing, before any bees have gotten to the pollen first, to see if there is ANY---
not doubting your eyes, but you never know----eg

7/4/2018 8:35:22 PM

San Jose

Thanks guys, took both of your advice! Art (Old Rookie) shared some males, and I did have some pollen on 2 newly
opened males, so my female is now pollinated.
Kurt

7/5/2018 12:17:50 PM

Syracuse, NY

Wow, that's a record for me---Thanks! lol---eg

7/5/2018 4:09:06 PM