I usually have to ask other people to save me pollen! But I also soak my seeds in apple juice, hoping that may also encourage feminism. Not sure, it doesn't hurt. Once I decide what I want to continue out if my grow, I revegatate then clone. Now a days, I usually only use seed if I have nothing to clone from. Hell I haven't changed strains for around 25yrs, maybe more. That's the reason for my posts about small strains. All the new ones out, & I haven't tried them yet! Right now I have no seeds or anything to clone from, so I'll be hitting up the seed banks. There are threads on here about re-veg if you want to give it a try. Play around with stuff, it's fun. Hey fun's a girl thing, remember Cindy Lawpener (spelling)? LOL! GIRLS RULE!

P.S. almost forgot to answer your question. I usually keep fruit in there till the buds are about the length of the first joint on my pinky finger. Change out the fruit before it rots. Guess you figured that! Ha! Ha! Get the guys thoughts on ethelene too. There's more than one way to do anything & they might have ideas on this too. I've often wondered about mango. Hey, it would double as air freshener!

Damned, I'm gettin' silly. Must be past my bed time!
Peace!