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Tools for Applying Pollen

Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2026 6:08 am
by justicebzwieg
Brushes, cotton swabs and small shaker jars all work for applying pollen, and each suits a different situation. A soft paintbrush gives precise control for a single branch, a swab is disposable so there is no cross contamination between males, and a shaker of pollen mixed with flour is quickest when you want a whole plant seeded. The pros and cons of each, plus the flour dilution ratio, are weighed on https://breederregularseeds.com. Whatever you use, do it with the fans off and wait an hour before restarting them.