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Zurich, Ontario Canada

I have one last chance of getting a kin on the main. She looks like it will open any time now. My problem is that it is pouring rain. Any chance of pollinating in the rain??
Any suggestions soon as possible would be appreciated!!!!

Thanks!!!!!

7/5/2013 8:47:09 AM

Central Minnesota

Pollinating in the rain is not an issue. If it makes you feel better, just cover it with something after pollinating. Rain is much better than 90 plus degrees.

7/5/2013 9:20:27 AM

Zurich, Ontario Canada

Really - so your saying sex in the rain is fine as long as you wear a rain coat!!!! Good news!!
ps I think she has decided not to come out today and play after all. 9:40 and still no change!!!

thanks mnfisher

7/5/2013 9:40:39 AM

South Bloomfield, Ohio

If that's the case, cover the blossom with a cheap styrofoam cooler overnight. I like to pollinate dry blossoms and keep them dry throughout the day of pollination.

7/5/2013 9:44:17 AM

South Bloomfield, Ohio

On the day after pollination, cut the petals off.

7/5/2013 9:45:00 AM

Zurich, Ontario Canada

Should I be covering the male flowers also to keep the pollen dry or pick them and put in a dry place until tommorrow a.m. ???

7/5/2013 1:19:08 PM

Central Minnesota

I tie my males shut the night prior so I don't have any issue with them getting wet or contaminated.

7/5/2013 2:03:06 PM

Zurich, Ontario Canada

Thanks for the info.

7/5/2013 4:48:45 PM

Ohio

Joe,cover your female with a styrofoam cup the night before, and after pollination put the cup back on. I take my males inside the night before, this way I dont have to worry if it rains to get my pollen wet.

7/5/2013 9:50:12 PM

Zurich, Ontario Canada

It is 7 a.m. Sat. Female half open. Just have to wait for the males to wake up. ps it is not raining today. Looks like a good day for the deed!!!!

7/6/2013 7:01:25 AM

Elk County, PA

Good Luck! I had an attempt this morning as well. Fingers Crossed.

7/6/2013 8:04:00 AM

Zurich, Ontario Canada

Did the deed!!! Got her tucked in!!!! Up to mother nature now!!!

7/6/2013 8:26:17 AM