Self-Pollinating Sarracenia flava: Collecting Pollen

A grower's S. flava flowered while others hadn't, and asked if they could use its pollen to self-pollinate.

Yes, Self-Pollination Works

Jacob Farin confirmed: collect pollen from the same plant to self-pollinate. Pod swelling in a couple months indicates success; seeds by early fall.

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