I used refrigerated pollen this summer with great results. I brought the pollen indoors, let it dry for a few hours, then put it in small condiment-type containers with lids that I purchased at Walmart. I wrote the name and date on the lid. Before using, I just let it sit on the counter for a few minutes before taking it outside, and brought it back in and popped it back in the fridge when I was finished. I'm not sure how long it stays viable this way, but I used pollen from Substantial Evidence a full month after it bloomed to successfully set pods (the crows destroyed all the other blooms, and I had a pic of the one bloom I got to see, so I was very certain how long it had been since it bloomed).
I put most of my containers into a freezer bag together, and put them in the freezer until next spring, so I will see what will happen in a few months when I try to use it again. I figure I have nothing to lose, so why not give it a try...
I also have a scape on Mount Herman Intrigue, so I'm going to see if I can set a pod on it next week. If it does set, I can move it into the greenhouse until the pod ripens
