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Post by av8tor1 on Jun 5, 2015 12:30:51 GMT
Sand, I don't know if I would agree with six days, doesn't happen that fast for me usually. When the flower first opens the anthers are perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the pistil. As the anthers ripen they move down and become more parallel to the pistil. Anther color change also occurs at this time. I usually look for a nice bright yellow with just a hint of green where the anther connects to the filament. I have a webpage on the process I use: Harvesting pollenhth's Av |
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Post by sanderfokkes on Jun 6, 2015 7:58:29 GMT
av,
I didn't know it was you that made that site, I did have a look at it when I was looking for questions about it.
I did will also keep taking picd of the process once I get home again.
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Post by sanderfokkes on Jun 10, 2015 18:17:13 GMT
Some new updates. the anthlers still up high  2 days after previous pic: anthlers dropped and ready for harvest  Aaaaand, its gone:   And yes, i also managed to extract the pollen (using the tuningfork method) |
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Post by av8tor1 on Jun 10, 2015 19:19:16 GMT
Some new updates. the anthlers still up high 2 days after previous pic: anthlers dropped and ready for harvest Aaaaand, its gone: And yes, i also managed to extract the pollen (using the tuningfork method) Sand, Notice that the anthers were turning a darker yellow even while still perpendicular. This is not really the norm and may indicate that the pollination was successful. Typically they don't "age" that fast otherwise. Normally they don't get that color until after the filaments/anthers have moved down. Good sign... not proof positive but good sign. |
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Post by av8tor1 on Jun 10, 2015 19:21:02 GMT
congrats on the pollen harvest too btw....
(normally, on a non pollinated flower, I try to harvest before the dark yellow appears)
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Post by sanderfokkes on Jun 11, 2015 19:39:47 GMT
Well, this is something that struck me as well, pollen was even released when i pulled them from the flower.
Second flower is about to open, am still undecided whether i'd wanna pollinate with nutans or self it?
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Post by sanderfokkes on Jun 16, 2015 19:11:50 GMT
Second flower has opened while i was away for the weekend. Just tried to pollinate it. update on the first flower:  |
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Post by sanderfokkes on Jun 22, 2015 17:44:34 GMT
Second flower no longer receptive (tip turned brown), anthlers harvested to dry overnight, first flower swelling, 3th flower opened and pollinated.
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Post by av8tor1 on Jul 12, 2015 15:43:04 GMT
Day 64:  Day 70:  Right on schedule, notice the color change... pod should open in the next couple days. |
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Post by sanderfokkes on Jul 13, 2015 20:10:49 GMT
Wow, absolutely stunning. I have to disappoint you... seems like i didnt successfull pollinate it. Flower1:  Second flower:  Third flower:  |
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Post by av8tor1 on Jul 13, 2015 22:42:44 GMT
Sand,
check your PM's
Butch
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Post by av8tor1 on Jul 13, 2015 22:44:50 GMT
Today:  The ripening of the pod is a quick process once it begins. Sometimes if the humidity levels are excessive, they may need help in opening. Patience is required though, too soon and the seed casings are not hardened and damage is easy. Natural birth is better than a C section LOL |
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Post by av8tor1 on Jul 14, 2015 22:15:28 GMT
Today (day 72)  av |
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Post by sanderfokkes on Aug 12, 2015 20:44:55 GMT
Time for an update, just came back from a 1,5 week survival camp (coordinator for 8-18 year old)
Only 1 of all flowers seems to have taken the pollen, will keep you posted!
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