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Frimpong
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Absolutely stunning.
Frimpong
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Probably, I noticed that's what comes in some higher end breeder packs
stanknugzz77
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I always do a line of it to the dome, but I don't eat it. That would be crazy. Positive vibes...
~nugzz
Buck5050
Underground Chucker
I think I'm going to try it just for shits and giggles. Kinda bummed that the BlueRipper pollen went bunk. See if the beads makes a difference. Get this shit dialed in one of these days.
Frimpong
🔥Freak Genetics🔥
Sounds good ! Pollen is finicky, I could see just a change in temp creating enough condensation in the vile to do damage . Guess that's why they use that flour mix. Or whatever it is
stanknugzz77
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Was the final verdict that the BlueRipper pollen isn't viable? DId it not take on the branch that you tested? Positive vibes...
~nugzz
Buck5050
Underground Chucker
I've tested twice now and it definitely has some issues. This last attempt I was very heavy handed with it and I might have had only a few beans set.
Buck5050
Underground Chucker
Those vials you received come mixed with flour?
Frimpong
🔥Freak Genetics🔥
Yup
Buck5050
Underground Chucker
well shit, maybe I should give that a go.
Frimpong
🔥Freak Genetics🔥
I think you can do it like three to one. You just don't want to cut it too much. I'd definitely ask a pro. @Schwaggy P ?
Buck5050
Underground Chucker
Poking around the web I found some interesting info:
The low cost of calcium sulfate must be weighed against its equally low adsorptive capacity: it adsorbs only up to 10% of its weight in water (Figure 2). Calcium sulfate also has regeneration characteristics that tend to limit its useful life. Although available, it is not normally sold in package form.
These Calcium products look interesting. They are powder-based and absorb moisture.
SOME COMMON DESICCANTS:
MONTMORILLONITE CLAY
Montmorillonite clay is a naturally occurring adsorbent created by the controlled drying of magnesium aluminum silicate of the subbentonite type. This clay will successfully regenerate for repeated use at very low temperatures without substantial deterioration or swelling. However, this property causes clay to desorb moisture readily back into the container as temperatures rise. Clay is inexpensive and highly effective within normal temperature and relative humidity ranges (Table 2).SILICA GEL (SIO2 * H2O)
Perhaps the most commonly used desiccant, silica gel, is an amorphous form for silica manufactured from sodium silicate and sulfuric acid. Its interconnected pores form a vast surface area that will attract and hold water by adsorption and capillary condensation, allowing silica gel to adsorb about 40% of its weight in water. Silica gel is extremely efficient at temperatures below 77°F (25°C) (see Figures 1 and 2), but will lose its adsorption capacity as temperatures begin to rise, much like clay (Table 2). Much of silica gel’s popularity is due to its non-corrosive and non-toxic nature; some grades have received U.S. government approval for use in food and drug packaging.MOLECULAR SIEVE (SYNTHETIC ZEOLITE, ALSO KNOWN AS ALUMINOSILICATE)
Molecular sieve contains a uniform network of crystalline pores and empty adsorption cavities, which give it an internal adsorptive surface area of 700 to 800 m2. Because of its uniform structure, molecular sieve will not desorb moisture into the package as readily as silica gel or clay as temperatures rise. Being synthetic rather than naturally occurring, molecular sieve is higher in cost per unit, but due to its extremely large range of adsorptive capabilities, it might often be the best value.CALCIUM OXIDE (CAO)
Calcium oxide is calcinated or recalcinated lime having a moisture adsorptive capacity of not less than 28.5% by weight. The distinguishing feature of calcium oxide (also known as quicklime) is that it will absorb a much greater amount of water vapor at a very low relative humidity than other materials (Table 2). It is most effective where a low critical relative humidity is necessary, and where there is a high concentration of water vapor present. Calcium oxide is used mainly in the packaging of dehydrated foods.CALCIUM SULFATE (CASO4)
Calcium sulfate (better known commercially as Drierite®) is an inexpensive alternative available in suitable packaging forms. Calcium sulfate is created by the controlled dehydration of gypsum, acting as a general-purpose desiccant geared mainly toward laboratory use. It is chemically stable, non-disintegrating, non-toxic, non-corrosive, and does not release its adsorbed water when exposed to higher ambient temperatures.The low cost of calcium sulfate must be weighed against its equally low adsorptive capacity: it adsorbs only up to 10% of its weight in water (Figure 2). Calcium sulfate also has regeneration characteristics that tend to limit its useful life. Although available, it is not normally sold in package form.
These Calcium products look interesting. They are powder-based and absorb moisture.
This was a good read:
Marijuana Pollen: Collecting & Storing Cannabis Pollen
Prior to talking about the collection of cannabis pollen, let’s look at the method of staggering and what it does to cannabis pollination. Staggering is a
cannabistraininguniversity.com
Id love to get all the different perspectives on long term storage. Good desiccant info Buck.
Buck5050
Underground Chucker
" It helps to add cooking flour to coat the collected pollen, keeping the moisture away." I can try this and see how it works. I might also grab some of the Calcium products to mess around with. I might even look into different containers beside the mini-centrifuge vials.This was a good read:
Marijuana Pollen: Collecting & Storing Cannabis Pollen
Prior to talking about the collection of cannabis pollen, let’s look at the method of staggering and what it does to cannabis pollination. Staggering is a
Id love to get all the different perspectives on long term storage. Good desiccant info Buck.
chiefer888
In Bloom
Somewhere I saw someone post about using DE as a desiccant mixed with pollen, as I recall he had successfully kept pollen viable for around a year.
Buck5050
Underground Chucker
What's up chief! Racking my ? on what DE stands for. Can you elaborate it's a bit early where I'm at.
chiefer888
In Bloom
diatomaceous earth
