I know Doug Westfall used one of the microwave methods a couple of years ago to successfully self-pollinate his Hippeastrum intiflorum, but I don't know the details. Is he on this list? --Lee Poulsen Pasadena, California, USA - USDA Zone 10a Latitude 34°N, Altitude 1150 ft/350 m On May 15, 2013, at 11:47 AM, Nhu Nguyen wrote: > > Note on microwave: In my very old microwave, I do 20-30 seconds. Newer > microwaves tend to me much more efficient and powerful so time will > have to be shortened. > > Has anyone had success with these methods or other methods? >