[TychoMonolyth]

I'm going on a trip and will collect a few seeds, and hopefully pollen (for this years experiments. lol).

If I collect unopened (immature) pollen sacs, will the pollen be valid? It would be a lot easier to transport pollen sacs as opposed to "a yellow powder" lol

[NEED 4 SEED]

They need to be dried quickly and stored frozen then to keep them fertile.

Sorry, the question was about the unripe pollen sacs, I see. I don't think there is much pollen in unripe sacs. So better collect only the ripe pollen and store it properly.

[TychoMonolyth]

Originally Posted by NEED 4 SEED

They need to be dried quickly and stored frozen then to keep them fertile.

Sorry, the question was about the unripe pollen sacs, I see. I don't think there is much pollen in unripe sacs. So better collect only the ripe pollen and store it properly.

Pollen needs to be frozen? You mean I can't just fill a vial and put it in my carry-on? I didn't think it was that delicate.

Hum.. I don't think travelling with a thermos cryo chamber is feasible. I'll have to check on that one. lol

[NEED 4 SEED]

Originally Posted by TychoMonolyth

Pollen needs to be frozen? You mean I can't just fill a vial and put it in my carry-on? I didn't think it was that delicate.

Hum.. I don't think travelling with a thermos cryo chamber is feasible. I'll have to check on that one. lol

It depends on the duration of your trip. If it all goes down in a day or two you are fine. Fresh pollen contains water and should be dried to avoid mold before sealing. After drying it won't stay viable for very long, maybe a week or so. So has to be frozen after drying or used within a few days. Any more questions?

[TychoMonolyth]

Originally Posted by NEED 4 SEED

It depends on the duration of your trip. If it all goes down in a day or two you are fine. Fresh pollen contains water and should be dried to avoid mold before sealing. After drying it won't stay viable for very long, maybe a week or so. So has to be frozen after drying or used within a few days. Any more questions?

Many thanks. Timing to acquire is good, but may not be good timing at home. Worst case, it doesn't work. Who knows, I might get lucky.

[rolandomota]

Mail the pollen to yourself?

[TychoMonolyth]

Originally Posted by rolandomota

Mail the pollen to yourself?

That's a possibility. But I'm going to try and score a few days before I leave, mix it with a bit of plain white flower to keep it dry, and bring it home. I just found a good article on storing pollen.

https://cannabistraininguniversity.c...toring-pollen/

[Amynamous]

I have used flour in the past with good results, but many experts suggest using cornstarch.

[TychoMonolyth]

Originally Posted by Amynamous

I have used flour in the past with good results, but many experts suggest using cornstarch.

I'll be jungle treking so it might be tough to score plain white flour let alone corn starch. lol. Going through customs in Central America with a fine white powder is just askin' for trouble. Hopefully they'll have some at the Maxi (gringo grocery store). lol

Last time I went to Ecuador they confiscated my box of Arm and Hammer baking soda! I said I needed it for cooking because we were going for 4 weeks. When I started swearing at the dude, one of them who spoke English explained that it's used to make cocaine and wouldn't let it in the country so I let the little prick have it. I had to use non-food grade to make my pizza dough. lol

[SoulAnnoyed]

Damn sounds like Ecuadorian border agents listen to too much rap music.