Extending the vase life of cut flowers: Pre-treatments and preservatives studied

A multiyear study identified patterns of postharvest responses to commercial hydrator and holding floral preservatives among 121 cultivars of specialty cut flowers. Cut stems were pretreated with either a commercial hydrating solution or deionized water, then placed in either a holding solution or deionized water. Particular combinations of preservatives and hydrating treatments were found to either increase or decrease vase life of the flowers. The study contains valuable information for flower growers, retailers, and consumers.

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