Well Here Goes Again

Originally Posted by Danielsgb

In the old post I found you mention sterilized rice. Is that some different than normal white rice or can I do that myself?

Nah, just my way of being anal. I heat up a small pot a bit, throw a little rice in it, toss it around a bit and dump it to let it cool. Just insures that the rice is bone dry and sterile. Whenever you heat any kind of organics, like potting soil, just remember to never exceed 175F. Apparently the organics can give off harmful by products if you really cook them....at least that's what I've read.

BTW, your recent posts shows some really healthy, GREEN, looking plants. Way to go! Da male is a typical leggie hombre. You'll get a feel of the best time and way to collect pollen. I chose a point when most bracts were open, picked up the branch by the bottom (is clipped and stuck in a vase of water by now), lean it over a plasticized paper plate and thump. Done about 3 times a day, you can harvest alot of pollen in about 4 days time. Also, my males always had a shitload of flowers all over the branches.

Here's a line from a C99 male after getting a good thumpin'. Must be about 1/4 tsp. here ready to be mixed into a flour/pollen mix using a pill bottle.


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Now go spread some luv ~

UB

Originally Posted by Uncle Ben

Nah, just my way of being anal. I heat up a small pot a bit, throw a little rice in it, toss it around a bit and dump it to let it cool. Just insures that the rice is bone dry and sterile. Whenever you heat any kind of organics, like potting soil, just remember to never exceed 175F. Apparently the organics can give off harmful by products if you really cook them....at least that's what I've read.

BTW, your recent posts shows some really healthy, GREEN, looking plants. Way to go! Da male is a typical leggie hombre. You'll get a feel of the best time and way to collect pollen. I chose a point when most bracts were open, picked up the branch by the bottom (is clipped and stuck in a vase of water by now), lean it over a plasticized paper plate and thump. Done about 3 times a day, you can harvest alot of pollen in about 4 days time. Also, my males always had a shitload of flowers all over the branches.

Here's a line from a C99 male after getting a good thumpin'. Must be about 1/4 tsp. here ready to be mixed into a flour/pollen mix using a pill bottle.


DoALineOfC99Pollen.jpg


Now go spread some luv ~

UB

I'm plucking pollen sacs into a pill bottle as they look full. I'll thump onto a paper plate to finish. I had a feeling the rice was heated to remove any moisture. I would have heard of sterilized rice by now with all the restaurants I've worked in.
My plan is to mix the flour/pollen then put 1 grain of rice and a scoop into these 1/2 dram vials. Should be a long term storage. Cool, dry, dark spot. 1 vial could seed as many as would ever need. No mix up just toss when used. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWNX:IT

That's quite a line of C99. Was that one that was worth back crossing, etc?
If I can pollinate where I want and no random seeds where they weren't suppose to be I'll feel confident into beginning breeding.
This is a test run in some ways cause I wanted a better male but they are a mystery to know what they pass. I just want to save plenty in case the f2's show a solid increase in potency. Seems like that is going to be the hard part. If I start looking now maybe I'll realize a unique special male when I see one.

Been trying to keep the leaves as lush as I can. I'm learning my garden as I go. I'm glad to have you following along. Your solid advice and methods are always welcome. Did you see a couple pages back I'm taking a Master Gardening certification class? 16 weekly 2hr. classes, and some local volunteer work. I'll get great access to the county compost now. It will fill in some gaps I have in other aspects too. It's 5 degrees here and I'm already itching for spring flower gardening.
Daniels

Originally Posted by jsgamber

Maybe we should clone Daniels, one for each of our gardens!

The H.G. laughed and replied "No way, 1 is enough".

Originally Posted by gumball

like a Daniels gnome, the roaming Daniels!!!

I could bring my Harvest gnome. He would love the TSA for a screening. They would question that. "Sir, why do you have a gnome, & 1 oz. of Cannabis?" "He's my shaman., & my MS makes me twitchy."
Daniels

Originally Posted by Danielsgb

The H.G. laughed and replied "No way, 1 is enough".

I could bring my Harvest gnome. He would love the TSA for a screening. They would question that. "Sir, why do you have a gnome, & 1 oz. of Cannabis?" "He's my shaman., & my MS makes me twitchy."
Daniels

Here's the 2 in the fridge, two clones, & the SS. Working the SS to 13/11 tomorrow.
Daniels
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beautiful is all I can say.... hi Dan

Originally Posted by Danielsgb

I'm plucking pollen sacs into a pill bottle as they look full. I'll thump onto a paper plate to finish.

Hmmmmm, are you sure they are viable at that stage? When the flowers are still on the plant and stop shedding pollen on their own, I know they are mature. Just saying......

That's quite a line of C99. Was that one that was worth back crossing, etc?

Yeah, probably the best cross I did too, wish I still had those seeds. It's the last photo in my Griffin's Spin-out thread. Male Peak19 X female C99. http://www.rollitup.org/general-mari...t-pruning.html

Been trying to keep the leaves as lush as I can. I'm learning my garden as I go. I'm glad to have you following along. Your solid advice and methods are always welcome. Did you see a couple pages back I'm taking a Master Gardening certification class? 16 weekly 2hr. classes, and some local volunteer work. I'll get great access to the county compost now. It will fill in some gaps I have in other aspects too. It's 5 degrees here and I'm already itching for spring flower gardening.
Daniels

Excellent. I think you'll gain alot from that course.

I just got back the analysis on my friend's compost and there are some really wackey results in it that I can't figure out, like a pH that's 8.2, K out of sight (1110 PPM). Guess what I'm getting at is don't take anything for granted or assume. When you've finally settled on a mix or a compost, have it tested so you know what you have. Basically what my test shows is a 1-4-11. Gonna discuss with one of their techs this morn. Being that my friend is an organic purist, a "greenie" and doesn't believe in these Aggie results ("that college is being funded by the chemical plants, Monsanto") it's been "interesting". You can't reason with some people. Their mindset is based on feelings, conspiracies, and what amounts to a fringe pseudo religious zealotry. Guy has been making and applying this compost for years, by the ton, and didn't even know what's in it!

A couple of thoughts. Just received a Taylor Scientific Min/Max recording thermometer and I'm loving it. They also sell an Orchard recording thermometer. Cost about $25, and great fun to see what your lows are outdoors, the differential in your pot garden, etc. For best plant health, strive for about a 20F differential.

That thermometer, a good pH meter and a light meter that registers up to 10K f.c. is highly recommended.

UB

Here's all the Purple Rain under the 400W CMH. #2, #5, & #6. They got 1 tbs. Jack's, 1 1/2 tsp. Apple Juice & 1/4 tsp. Pro-teKt/gal. Seem to be doing good. They were ready today.
Daniels
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