How long does pollen last??? in the Daylilies forum

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beckygardener

Apr 30, 2016 6:26 AM CST

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Name: Becky
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)

This question has been on my mind every bloom season ....

I collect the anthers with stigma and pollen attached and lay them on a paper plate inside my house (in a/c). I've tried freezing the pollen but not sure if that ever works. If I leave the anthers/pollen on the plate instead out in the open a/c, how long will it last before it is no longer any good?

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Nysbadmk8

Apr 30, 2016 8:23 AM CST

Name: Peter
Allentown PA (Zone 6b)

2-5 days.

Refrigerate it... it'll last all season.

Some of the more seasoned pros here can give you some suggestions... But I have personally heard of frozen pollen being good for 5 years.

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beckygardener

Apr 30, 2016 8:28 AM CST

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Name: Becky
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)

Peter - Thank you!

Refrigerate it, not freeze it .... to last all season?

What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters, compared to what lies within us.
Garden Rooms and Becky's Budget Garden

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Last edited by beckygardener Apr 30, 2016 8:34 AM

Nysbadmk8

Apr 30, 2016 12:15 PM CST

Name: Peter
Allentown PA (Zone 6b)

You could freeze it also. The information out there seems to be mixed on refrigeration from people saying it lasts 10 days, to some saying it lasts all season.

I've heard firsthand from a reliable source that you can refrigerate it and use it all season.

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beckygardener

Apr 30, 2016 12:22 PM CST

Thread OP

Name: Becky
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)