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Jackson, TN

2 weeks ago I had an abundance of male blooms... I would say in the past 4 days I haven't had any blooms.. Well I now have what I have been praying for.... females 3 of them but I have no males. I think I see what could be some early stages of a male flower ..My question is.. Is this a lost cause? Do the vines quit making blooms or do they bloom male & females until the first frost? Just when do they quit making blooms?

7/20/2008 8:34:57 PM

Cincinnati,OH

The plants will keep making blooms until it is dead.
Sick plants will make mostly male blooms.
Sounds like a timing issue. You could post a request for pollen from someone close to you

7/21/2008 12:06:42 AM

Jackson, TN

Thanks for your reply.. I believe you are right about timing. I will keep a watch on things. My female blooms have not opened yet so I still could be in luck. I think I will call the University of Tennessee Ag center they might be able to help with some males or know someone...

7/21/2008 10:41:20 AM

Jackson, TN

Great News :) University of Tennessee ag center Dr. Canaday
is going to help me. I can come out any am and he will help me collect pollen :)

7/21/2008 10:49:06 AM

Simi valley, ca

you can store males in fridge if they are gonna open next day, In refridge for maybe 2 days or so. But probly not as good as keeping in windowsill overnight & useing next day. Be sure windowsill has no bees!!

7/21/2008 10:40:26 PM