HOW to COLLECT and STORE DRAGON FRUIT POLLEN

[@guildirium]

Can you mix the pollen with other DF pollen for better results?

[@dougpizzy3024]

Hey Paul, I was just wondering how long pollen will last in the refrigerator? I always collect my pollen and let it sit on the counter overnight and then if I don't need it the next night I wrap it up in foil with one of those silicone packs, wrap that in packing tape and then put it in a Ziploc freezer bag with more silicon packs and put it in the freezer. I have definitely noticed that fruit is almost always smaller using frozen pollen. So now I'd like to try refrigerated pollen to see if it's any better.

[@RAREDRAGONFRUIT]

Same here, frozen pollen makes smaller fruit and fresh refrigerated pollen is like fresh pollen. It lasts about a week, probably longer if you use silicone packs like you do.

[@rosgriffiths]

Thanks for this...I didn't think to dry it out overnight. Doh!

[@RAREDRAGONFRUIT]

Anytime, yes, it's key to let it dry out overnight.

[@darleneswetz8325]

I was needing to pollinate American Beauty did I need to use a different variety pollen? How do you know what pollen to use on each bloom. Love all your videos

[@sarp9054]

If you have flowers opening for a couple days in a row, can pollen be left on the counter in an airtight container? How long is it viable outside of the refrigerator?

[@RAREDRAGONFRUIT]

It will do fine on the counter for 24 hours in my experience. I like to refrigerate it and put it in a sealed container after leaving it to dry out for 12-14 hours.

[@stirthepot2022]

Do you sale pollen? We have 1 plant we have no idea what kind but need pollen the last blooms didn’t fruit when we self pollinated it.

[@sundragonfarms9806]

I have fresh sugar dragon pollen available almost every night. Let me know if you are interested. I’m in East County SD.

[@RAREDRAGONFRUIT]

I give out pollen to anyone that is willing to pick it up. I don't think it ships well, but if you are in San Diego, near Escondido, let me know and I will give you mixed pollen.

[@RAREDRAGONFRUIT]

Thanks for sharing

[@stirthepot2022]

@@RAREDRAGONFRUIT I'm not anywhere near ya. Thank you for the offer

[@sundragonfarms9806]

130 flowers opened last night. Over 250 in the last 3 days.

[@aymaneltoukhy8144]

Great video as usual I have a question, the process of pollination is done by only one pollen grain or white multiple pollens?

[@RAREDRAGONFRUIT]

Good question, I am on the fence for dragons since there are so many seeds in a fruit. Most say, 2 parents only, but I believe mixed pollen may make unique seeds from mother plant and the different pollen sources, possibly more than 2 parents. More research needs to be done on this topic.

[@randumdude5824]

Have you tried a mini vacuum . It takes about 15 seconds to get all the pollen from 1 flower.

[@justindelmundo1365]

Hi! I put my collected pollen at the center in the hole. Is it ok? And is ok that after I collected I immediately pollinated the flowers?

[@bugs825]

I use a mini vacuum, like for a keyboard. It has a "hepa" filter 😂 that catches the pollen great.

[@RAREDRAGONFRUIT]

Yes! Lots of people love using the vacuum

[@bugs825]

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT I just had my first flush of blooms ever with 5 opening the other night. I have a pile of pollen, thanks for all the help brother!

[@GG-kc9br]

What size vial do you use?

[@RAREDRAGONFRUIT]

It's small, I believe it's this...www.amazon.com/Twdrer-Graduated-microcentrifuge-Centrifuge-Container/dp/B082WXKT8K/ref=asc_df_B082WXKT8K/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=416904941974&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16133086815436423067&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031298&hvtargid=pla-911308852021&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=96633965649&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=416904941974&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16133086815436423067&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031298&hvtargid=pla-911308852021

[@GG-kc9br]

Thank you so much amd keep up the great content about DF.

[@RAREDRAGONFRUIT]

@@GG-kc9br Thank you 😊

[@ceaserelizondo]

That's how the cactus apples do it as well

[@ceaserelizondo]

I have a little refrigerator for my water and red bull's

[@ptrain9020]

How do you know that fruit was set? What are the signs that you look for to know that it was successfully pollinated?