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Farmville, Virginia (mfowler@hsc.edu)

On average how many days after the female appears does the flower open for pollination? How can you tell when it is ready to open?

6/24/2006 2:23:00 PM

Farmville, Virginia (mfowler@hsc.edu)

Sorry for the double post.

6/24/2006 2:23:55 PM

Napa Valley, CA

9 to 12 days is the norm here.

6/24/2006 3:18:15 PM

Syracuse, NY

whenever the flower itself basically DOUBLES in size,
and usually takes-on a peachy/yellow hue to it,
then probably the next day it will open.
the reason why i use little mesh nylon drawstring baggies
to protect my flowers is they can open the day AFTER
i had thought they would and therefore i can usually still make the cross i wanted, IF the males are still plentiful---eric g

6/26/2006 6:34:42 PM

Mocksville, NC

Pumpkinpal2, that was like the best discription, i've seen written, Really! Great luck to you!

6/26/2006 7:09:20 PM

Mocksville, NC

you too!!! mark,

6/26/2006 7:10:32 PM

Farmville, Virginia (mfowler@hsc.edu)

Same to you Rog and THANKS! Need al the help I can get!!! lol

6/26/2006 8:03:04 PM

Syracuse, NY

i am glad you liked it, RogNC!

6/27/2006 1:34:41 PM

Syracuse, NY

funny that at the SAME exact time i was describing the
flowering event, my 600 Fasciano was doing just what i was describing, but there were NO male flowers for me to use from any of my plants. so i did not have the baggies out yet,lol....eric g

6/27/2006 1:37:22 PM