I live in a very humid state. I started collecting my pollen in small paper cups, let it dry for an hour or longer and then put it into the little vials.Also, when you take the little vials out of the freezer, if you'll hold them in your hand for a few moments before going out in the heat, it will help prevent sweating. Be sure to keep the vials out of direct sunlight also. The pollen can cook inside the plastice if the sun shines on it for an extended period. It's worked great this past summer. Be sure you don't leave any pollen out for more than a few hours before storing it in a cool place.
I had serious problems in 2011. I would gather pollen, leave it on the kitchen table for a few days and then use it. I wasn't getting any pod set at all. Finally, after the good weather ended for crossing, I realized what I was doing. I was still able to get a few crosses in the hotter weather by getting up before daylight and doing my crosses at first light while it was below 80 degrees.
