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Post by AWD on Aug 15, 2016 22:09:42 GMT -5
My VFT is starting to bloom. It's my first bloom and I want to pollinate and get seeds. Any tips on which stage of the flowering process I should pollinate the flower? Also, what's the best way for a beginner to pollinate the flower?  |
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Post by lloyd on Aug 15, 2016 23:06:00 GMT -5
Best way: leave it outside. Otherwise, ASAP use a forceps to pull off the anthers and brush the pollen onto the stigma. VFT's have a simple flower so identification is easy.
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Post by AWD on Aug 16, 2016 12:08:40 GMT -5
Ok I will try the forceps method. I guess I should wait until all the flowers bloom first before I pollinate? Would using a Q-tip work also ?
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Post by lloyd on Aug 16, 2016 12:11:39 GMT -5
Do it now. No Q-tips as there isn't a lot of pollen.
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Post by amanitovirosa on Aug 16, 2016 12:17:10 GMT -5
...just make sure the stigma is receptive. Usually a day or two after the flower opens, the tip should appear fuzzy. Good luck!
AV.
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Post by AWD on Aug 16, 2016 18:17:31 GMT -5
Yes! Thanks for all the tips and will do the forcep method tonight. Will continue to pollinate when new flowers bloom!
Updates will follow😄
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