The cut suface faces up or outward--so I could see better what I was doing and what was happening over a couple days. I repollenated a second and third time in one instance the second day, although I think this technique is pretty much a one shot deal. I did get some weeping initially which I let dry (hour or so) enough until I thought the pollen would stay rather than creep or drip. Which I learned the hard way.
In the handful of times I've done this, the most seeds I got was 29, and once only 4. All the pods were irregular, distorted and unfilled in form exept one, and that one was most all chaff. Nothing to brag about--but as I said: at least I got some seeds. Further dissapointing was the the cross of 4 seeds failed to germinate. Some of the others should have a flower or two next June/July.
I've given some thought about using petrolium jelly as sealant on the second or third day; maybe even a paraffin dip or even. a 'first aid' type Band Aid spray for cuts, etc. Something I could try on a couple junk Regales as an experiment. Problem is tho, I'm so busy making my crosses during that time I hardly have time for much anything else.
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