Tying in with this question on collecting pollen from a male plant, (why waste the opportunity). Do I keep the whole plant going, do I prune it back to only one viable branch from which to collect the pollen when matured? Never have done this previously so very interested in the “how”...Please chime in.
I do have another tent where I can keep it, but it’s in the same room. What’s entailed in collecting the pollen safely? If you don’t mind elaborating a bit.you should kill it and move on. no offense but if you lack the skills or place to keep it seperate and or collect pollen safely, you are better off removing it from your garden. none of the pollen sacs have opened yet so your safe there. i remove them from the GR and bag em with a trash bag and then off to the curb.
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Yes I knew it was male, I was trying to illuminate those who haven’t come across a male, as theres plenty of questions posted on this subject.yep that's a dude
How long have you been growing?
In the same room I wouldn't try it, unless you want the rest of your crop to get pollinated. pollen is insidious and will get everywhere. At the least, you will need some type of very gentle HEAVILY FILTERED air exchange for him. Even the slightest movement when ripe will spread the pollen everywhere. I use a tent in another room to flower a male..there is still a pet problem, and the forced air system. Having a water spray bottle nearby is helpful to de-activate pollen that gets loose..in the air, on you, or any other surface. With that said..I love making new seeds!I do have another tent where I can keep it, but it’s in the same room. What’s entailed in collecting the pollen safely? If you don’t mind elaborating a bit.
Appreciate the help and your comments, I’ll toss it today and try the colloidal silver route when I read up enough on that. Funny though this is only the second male I’ve ever had from seed though...In the same room I wouldn't try it, unless you want the rest of your crop to get pollinated. pollen is insidious and will get everywhere. At the least, you will need some type of very gentle HEAVILY FILTERED air exchange for him. Even the slightest movement when ripe will spread the pollen everywhere. I use a tent in another room to flower a male..there is still a pet problem, and the forced air system. Having a water spray bottle nearby is helpful to de-activate pollen that gets loose..in the air, on you, or any other surface. With that said..I love making new seeds!
I also TRY to time the male right..when there is little chance of stray pollen affecting another RECEPTIVE female. My understanding is that a female will be at the peak of ovulation between days 24-32 (Scott Reach of Rare Dankness says so..LOL)
Pleasure..These are also items that I consider for keeping a male.Appreciate the help, I’ll toss it today and try the colloidal silver route when I read up enough on that. Funny though this is only the second male I’ve ever had from seed though...
Got that, it sounds like an off season project for me, but like I said even with seeds that aren’t feminized, coming up with seeds has to be via the colloidal silver route? I’m guessing.Pleasure..These are also items that I consider for keeping a male.
Structure, stem rub stink, resistance to mold, etc.
So far, I have only been able to keep collected pollen for maybe 3 months in the deep freeze before it goes bad. It must be my collection/drying procedure. My own preference is to flower a few males at once, collect the pollen, and clean out that tent. It is amazing how fast those dudes are ready to rock!
CS is safer, but from what I hear..STS is a better choice. (Sodium Thiosulfate). CS was a royal PIA since you spray so often. STS can be very dangerous..especially for pets, so I stay clear. I only feminized one time and it worked, but I do better with regs and it's easier. I usually sex a plant by taking a cutting and putting it in a cup of water in the flower tent. Of course I remove it when sex shows.Got that, it sounds like an off season project for me, but like I said even with seeds that aren’t feminized, coming up with seeds has to be via the colloidal silver route? I’m guessing.
Like I said, appreciate the info, will need to do my homework before doing this. I’ve just read a few posts about using STS, and how to arrive at it. Thanks again.CS is safer, but from what I hear..STS is a better choice. (Sodium Thiosulfate). CS was a royal PIA since you spray so often. STS can be very dangerous..especially for pets, so I stay clear. I only feminized one time and it worked, but I do better with regs and it's easier. I usually sex a plant by taking a cutting and putting it in a cup of water in the flower tent. Of course I remove it when sex shows.
TY..Yours looks more professional they most that I have seen. I think that one might be the ticket for me:)Walmart. Its just a tote with 4inch holes and furnace filter material sandwiched with computer-type fans. You can make one in about an hour.
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