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Hand Pollinating & Emasculating Lettuce Flowers?

apt403
11 years ago

I was wondering if anyone has any experience crossing Lettuce, or even related species in the genus.

I've been experimenting with hydroponics lately, and have isolated a few members of Lactuca serriola growing wild around my property that I'd like to try to cross with my cultivated L. sativa.

I understand that L. sativa has perfect flowers - if anyone could provide me with some tips on how to properly emasculate the them, I'd be greatly appreciative.

I'll also be sure to post the results of my experimenting! :)

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