Harvesting and Handling Cut Flowers
Lauri Johnson
Harvesting and Handling Cut Flowers
Many farmers and gardeners grow cut flowers for retail garden centers, roadside stands, farmers markets and farm shares in Massachusetts. Proper harvesting and care of flowers after harvest are important to maximize the vase life and ensure a high quality product. Below are some tips for proper harvest and care of cut flowers. Maximizing the vase life of cut flowers is dependent on pre-harvest procedures too. Long before harvest, plant cultivar selection should be considered for postharvest longevity to provide the best possible cultivars for cutting.
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