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Care of cut flowers
Locally
grown fresh cut flowers are an excellent value for the money. but like all cut
flowers, they need some special care. Once
you purchase this perishable product, you need to follow a few simple do's and
don'ts for beautiful long lasting cut flowers. Expect your flowers to last 5 to
14 days. (According to the type of flower)
Do
remove all the leaves from the stems below the water line, very important!
Do
cut the end of the stems before placing in
tepid
water and change the water every other day. Chlorine treated water is
detrimental to some flowers. Purchased drinking or distilled water is advisable.
Don't
leave flowers in the hot automobile without water
Don't
place flowers in the direct sun, near heat or near fans
Don't add aspirins, soda or other home preservatives. Commercial floral life products are worthwhile for many cut flowers or a very, very small drop of bleach is helpful.
Don't use very warm water unless the flowers are wilted or you want to force the flowers to open fully.
Some
customers bring a pail of water to the market for the transportation of their
flowers. Lillies travel best up right in a pail.