Conditioning and Storing Cut Flowers and Greens Long lasting flowers n important n pleases customer n happy customers return to the florist when they.

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Conditioning and Storing Cut Flowers and Greens

Long lasting flowers n important n pleases customer n happy customers return to the florist when they need flowers in the future

Chain of Life n developed by the Society of American Florists n Helps growers, wholesalers, and retailers lengthen the life of flowers

Chain of Life n provide information on proper care and handling throughout the marketing chain n proper care and handling results in longer lasting flowers

Flower deterioration n Low water absorption n most flower stems are at least partially blocked when they arrive at the retail florist

Causes of blockage n cutting stems with dull tools n cut with shears that pinch the xylem (water conducting tubes in the stem)

Causes of blockage n bacteria or minerals in the water clog the stem

Causes of blockage n air can enter the stems at the time of cutting and partially block the stem n can become so severe that flowers wilt in their container

Loss of water n transpiration n process by which plants lose water through their leaves

Transpiration n gases and water vapor move from an area of greater concentration to an area of lesser concentration

Loss of Water n water vapor moves out of the plant through the stomata (stomates) n tiny openings in the underside of the leaf

Loss of Water n flowers wilt when moisture is lost through transpiration quicker than it is taken in through the stems.

Loss of Water n occurs more rapidly at higher temperatures

Loss of food n flowers are still living and need a source of food

Loss of food n flowers continue to photosynthesize after they are cut n must be given the proper light and a source of sugar

Disease n Botrytis n a fungus which causes brown spots on petals

Botrytis n do not allow flowers to get wet before putting them in the cooler n allow wet flowers to dry before putting in the cooler

Ethylene Gas n naturally occurring gas in flowers that speed maturity

Ethylene Gas n causes rapid deterioration of cut flowers n many sources of ethylene gas

Ethylene Gas n fruit, especially apples n diseased or injured flowers

Ethylene Gas n rotting foliage below the water line n exhaust fumes from cars

Symptoms of ethylene n premature death n flower and petal drop n yellowing of foliage

Symptoms of ethylene n loss of foliage n upward cupping of petals - known as sleepiness in carnations.

Water quality n hydration, process where flowers draw water and nutrients up their stems to the leaves and flowers through capillaries

Water Quality n pH n measure of acidity or alkalinity on a scale from with 7 being neutral

pH n pH of maximizes hydration n floral preservatives commonly added to prolong flower life lower the pH

Total Dissolved Solids n TDS n measure of the dissolved salt and minerals

TDS n some minerals are beneficial to flowers n floral preservatives are formulated for varying water types and pH’s

Conditioning flowers n techniques of treating flowers to extend their life. n Begins when flowers arrive from the wholesaler

Unpacking n as soon as they arrive n loosen paper or plastic sleeves which they have been wrapped in

Unpacking n flowers will expand as they mature n flowers will be crushed if the sleeves are not loosened.

Unpacking n do not loosen sleeves on roses n customers prefer roses in the bud stage

Unpacking n check for signs of disease, damage or wilting n remove damaged or diseased flowers from the bunch before storage

Unpacking n excessive damage should be reported to the wholesaler

Re-cut the stems n stems are cut with a knife rather than shears n shears can pinch the xylem tubes causing partial blockage

Re-cut the stems n cut stems on a slant n this helps them to absorb more water n prevents the stems from sealing to the bottom of the container

Re-cut the stems n stems should be cut under warm water n warm water contains less air than cold water

Re-cut the stems n stems that have a milky sap must be blackened over a flame or put the tips in boiling water for seconds to seal the sap so water can be absorbed.

Remove lower foliage n remove all foliage from stems that would be underwater in the storage container n foliage left underwater will decay and lead to bacterial growth

Remove lower foliage n rotting foliage clogs the stems and releases ethylene gas

Remove lower foliage n use a glove or rag to pull the leaves off quickly down the stem n remove outside or damaged petals on roses

Clean Containers and Cooler n containers for flower storage should be cleaned with hot detergent solution, disinfected with bleach and thoroughly rinsed

Clean Containers and Cooler n a 10% bleach solution is used for disinfecting the containers

Clean Containers and Cooler n there are commercial products available that disinfect, clean and deodorize in one step n Non-metallic containers should be used

Metal Containers n decrease the effectiveness of preservatives

Containers n should be short enough so that the flowers do not come in contact with the sides of the container

Preservatives n Place a warm preservative solution in the container prior to adding flowers

Preservatives n temperature of the solution should be between 100 degrees and 110 degrees Fahrenheit

Preservatives n extend the life of flowers in three ways n provide a food source needed for respiration

Preservatives n contain sugar which flowers use to manufacture food to replace that lost through respiration

Preservatives n provide an acidifier which lowers the pH of the water n water moves through the vascular system of the flower at a pH of 3.5

Preservatives n Acidic solution reduces bacterial action n contain a bactericide which kills bacteria

Preservatives n can be purchased in either liquid or powder form n follow directions for mixing the preservative

Preservatives n too much preservative can burn the flower n too little will not be enough to keep flowers fresh

Preservatives n home made preservative can be made using 50% Sprite or 7Up, or similar drink containing citric acid

Preservatives n 50% warm water n 1 1/2 teaspoons bleach to each quart of solution

Allow flowers to absorb H2O n all flowers except roses should remain in the warm preservative solution outside the cooler for one to two hours

Allow flowers to absorb H2O n roses should be stored in the cooler immediately n this treatment allows flowers to absorb the maximum amount of water

Allow flowers to absorb H2O n at the end of this time for water absorption, the flowers should feel turgid - full of water

Allow flowers to absorb H2O n flowers that are shipped in the bud stage such as gladioli, lilies, and carnations could sit at room temperature overnight to open up

Refrigerate n flowers should be cooled so that they become crisp and hard n floral coolers provide cool temperature and high humidity

Refrigerate n Ideal humidity is 90%, ideal temperature is degrees F.

Refrigerate n tropical flowers can be damaged at temperatures below 40 degrees.

Refrigerate n maintain good air circulation around the flowers n clean the cooler regularly and keep it free of broken leaves and flowers.