[Plant-biology] Re: Pollen Advice Please

[Luna]

At 01:04 PM 8/28/2008, Tim Perry;811782 Wrote:
> > Hi All, can anyone advise me on the best way to store pollen for up to 1
> > year, and keep it viable. Please.
>
>Hum, 46 readers - 0 replies. Oh, come on, we don't mind if your
>spelling is
>not too good. It's ideas I seek, so don't be shy, someone out there
>must have
>some knowledge on this subject, Pretty Please.

My only experience is with storing cattail pollen for making pancakes.   I 
sift it to get rid of the bugs and then wrap it in wax paper (used to use 
wax paper bags, but no one carries them anymore.)  Then I put the wax paper 
packet in a plastic ziplock baggie and put the packet in the 
freezer.  Keeps well for food; viability is not an issue.

My instincts suggest keeping pollen coolish rather than warm, and low 
moisture rather than very damp.   Viability of stored pollen and ideal 
storage conditions may vary from one species to another depending on the 
native climate of the plant.

Try different storage methods and see what works best.  Then post your 
results. :))

Best of luck,
Luna in PA, USA