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Summer Flowers.pdf With summer on its way now is the time to be thinking of how to maximise the post harvest performance of summer cut flowers. Consumers have come to value the beauty of British grown summer cut flowers in recent years. In this issue we will look at new ideas for getting the best performance from Gladiolus and Sunflowers. Added: 2011-02-03 14:00 Post Harvest Treatment of Tulips.pdf As part of our continuing series of technical newsletters for British flower growers we are looking at post harvest handling of Tulips in this issue. British grown Tulips are increasing in popularity with consumers and they are a crop where the application of the correct post harvest treatment by the grower results in a huge difference to the quality and vase life of the flowers that reach the customer. Added: 2011-02-03 13:48 |
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Chrysal Clear for the complete care of your flowers - 2010-10-27 Why do flowers need cut flower food? Once flowers are cut from the mother plant they are deprived of water, food and growth regulators normally supplied by the mother plant. In order to develop in a natural way we have to supply the flowers these ingredients dissolved in water every time the water is replenished. Cut flower food... more Care and Conditioning Feature from Interflora Mercury Magazine - 2010-10-27 Care and Conditioning Feature from Interflora Mercury Magazine – April 2001 Written By Anne Bricklebank Whether you have your fresh flower and foliage delivered to your shop or make the trip to the flower wholesaler, every florist wants the same thing – good quality, healthy blooms. They must look great in the shop and even better once ... more CVBn as a pre-treatment - 2010-10-18 What are grower pre-treatments? Harvesting removes the flower from the parent plant which provided the nutrients, water and hormones essential for life. These physiological conditions require addressing immediately to prepare the flower for the next stage of the distribution chain. Chrysal pre-treatment products are tailored to particular... more Handling of Cut Flowers in Store - 2010-05-27 Handling of Cut Flowers in Store Careful handling of flowers in the store will minimize damage, reduce waste and maintain product quality. Unpacking / Stock Room • Unpack flowers as soon as possible after delivery and move to cold store (or cool area) as soon as possible • Keep away from fruit and vegetables • All unopened Proc... more Tips for long lasting beauty - 2010-05-13 Tips for long lasting beauty: Use a clean vase Use tap water Do not allow leaves in the water Damage the stems as little as possible Cut 2 – 5 cm off the stem Use a sharp knife or pruning shears Cut the stem at an angle to prevent damaging and flattening of the stem The following stem treatme... more Does your florist really care - 2010-05-13 Does your florist really care? A bunch of fresh flowers not only makes a wonderful gift, it is just the thing to brighten up your own home. Having bought flowers for yourself or as a gift, you obviously want to get as much enjoyment from them as possible. The quality of the flowers, water and “food” play an important role in this. If yo... more First Aid for Cut Flowers - 2010-05-13 First Aid for Cut Flowers Cut flowers, just like any other living organisms, need a bit of care and attention. Carelessly stuffing them in a jug of water will keep them going, but only for a limited time. With a little care and attention you can keep your flowers will stay fragrant and looking their best for up to 2 weeks longer. There ... more Caring for Your Cut Flowers - 2010-05-12 Caring for Your Cut Flowers There are literally hundreds of theories on how to increase the life of cut flowers, many are frankly bizarre. Some people put an aspirin in the vase water, other pulverise stems, and a friend of mine alternately boils and freezes his tulip stems. These extreme measures cause the unfortunate flowers to droop and... more |