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So when using the paintbrush method, are there any other precautions I should take? Like, should I spray the bud after a few hours to prevent cross pollination? Should I just try to use as little pollen as possible? I did cut it about 80/20 white flour/pollen...
So when using the paintbrush method, are there any other precautions I should take? Like, should I spray the bud after a few hours to prevent cross pollination? Should I just try to use as little pollen as possible?
Sorry man, afraid I've never done this so I couldn't offer you any advice in this area.
Quote: DudeTron said: Right on Coda, Thanks for the help.
So when using the paintbrush method, are there any other precautions I should take? Like, should I spray the bud after a few hours to prevent cross pollination? Should I just try to use as little pollen as possible? I did cut it about 80/20 white flour/pollen...
Use a q-tip if you have one, they are safer and more convenient than paintbrushes.
Turn off circulation fans 15 minutes in advance Roll q-tip around in pollen Shake q-tip to seperate loose pollen Lightly press the q-tip against the desired pistils Turn the fans back on 15+ minutes later
Just pollinating a few clusters of flowers can yield 50-100 seeds.
Yes, but be aware that a few random calyx's may yield seeds in other buds nearby. The pollen is near-microscopic and it takes just an exhale in the general direction of the effected nug to spread the pollen. Just use a Q-tip and find a small secondary bud that will still develop nicely. I usually go for the middle of the plant, not the best nugs but will still produce nice mature, viable seeds.
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