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Floral Design

Preservation and Pricing

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processing Cutting flowers stems properly and providing proper treatment at any stage of the distribution process.
respiration Cell process in which stored food reserves are converted into useful energy for the plant.
recutting stems Re-cutting stems of fresh product helps prevent stem blockage, increase water uptake, maximize the freshness of the product and keeps the stem from sealing to the bottom of the container, if the cut is slanted.
Refrigeration of Fresh Product low temperature and high humidity helps slow down respiration, reduce water lost by transpiration, slows down maturity and reduces microbial growth and development. An ideal temperature range to keep your refrigerator is at 38-40 degrees
Hydrating Solution A Citric acid solution that causes flowers to take up water rapidly to prevent dehydration after flowers being dry packed.
Photosynthesis The process of converting nutrients, water, carbon, dioxide and sunlight into food for plants.
Retail Florists Sells floral goods and services to the consumer.
Vase life The length of useful life of cut floral materials after being received by the customer.
Light Intensity The level of light received on a plant surface.
Bacterial Growth Removing all foliage from the stem that is below the water level in an arrangement helps prevent bacterial growth.
Customer Education Florists must educate the customer in order to help them enjoy their flowers to the fullest extent.
Floral Preservative A chemical consisting of a mixture of ingredients that when added to water extends the vase life of cut flowers by lowering the water PH.
Processing Flowers Cutting flowers stems properly and providing proper treatment at any stage of the distribution process.
Conditioning The process in which cut flowers & foliages have been tested to extend their freshness.
Bent Neck in Flowers Is due to the inability of water to enter the stem.
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