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Florissant Post-Harvest Treatment Summer Flowers: A Story by Wim
For professional growers.
Florissant Post-Harvest Treatment for Summer Flowers: A Story by Wim
Ensuring Longer Vase Life for Your Cut Flowers
Understanding the Issues:
Summer flowers often suffer from water uptake problems due to excessive bacterial growth, which is typically a result of poor water hygiene. This bacterial presence can significantly reduce or even completely block water transport within the stems, leading to limp leaves and petals. Additionally, such bacterial overgrowth can cause stems to become slimy, smelly, and generally unattractive. Use clean water and clean bucket use a post-harvest treatment product from Florissant this will effectively prevent these problems and ensure your summer flowers stay vibrant and fresh.
Treatment Steps by Stage:
For Growers:
The first and foremost thing I always advise growers is to maintain top-tier hygiene. This means using clean water and containers to prevent contamination. One of the best products we recommend for this purpose is Florissant 500N, a chlorine-based treatment. Alternatively, you can use the liquid variant, Florissant 520. If you prefer non-chlorine formulas, Florissant 810 is a great option.
At Wholesale:
During the wholesale handling and transport phase, I've seen first-hand how critical it is to use bactericidal solutions like Florissant 500N or 520. These treatments help sustain the quality of summer flowers, ensuring they arrive at their destination in the best condition possible.
In Retail & Flower shop:
For flower retailers, I always recommend treating your stock with Florissant 500N or Florissant 820/ 830. This step is crucial to maintain the freshness and visual appeal of the flowers, which ultimately delights your customers.
For Consumers:
When it comes to the end consumers, they often see these summer beauties in mixed bouquets. I can't emphasize enough the importance of using flower food sachets. This simple addition can significantly extend the vase life of the flowers, ensuring they stay stunning for a longer period.
Florissant: A Legacy of Excellence
Let us share a bit about Florissant's history. Florissant is the first official pre-treatment product for professional cut flower growers in the Dutch market, aiming to enhance the durability and beauty of cut flowers. The initial formulations were developed in the 1970s in collaboration with the Aalsmeer flower auction. Over the decades, the product range has been continuously improved and expanded. Today, Florissant offers a comprehensive package of pre-treatment products, and UFO Supplies is responsible for the global marketing, sales, and distribution of this exceptional product lineup.
From Harvest to Vase: Comprehensive Care
Florissant products ensure the best care for your flowers, from harvest to vase. In every phase of the supply chain, treatment is necessary to optimize the blooming of a cut flower. Florissant ensures that the flower retains its shape, color, fragrance, and leaf color for as long as possible.
For Optimal Results:
Follow general cold chain recommendations for this flower.
Use clean buckets and clean water.
Use Florissant, place the cut flowers in the appropriate pre-treatment solution within 15 minutes.
Adhere strictly to the prescribed dosage.
Use a sharp pruning shear, knife, or cutting machine.
Avoid leaves in the water.
By adopting these meticulous steps and using Florissant, you can ensure that your summer flowers not only make it to the market but also delight consumers with their prolonged, stunning displays. It makes a world of difference for both the grower and the consumer."
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