Tips & Tricks
some valuable tips!
Whether you are planning on exporting flowers, going into the industry of wholesale flowers, starting your own local florist shop or caring for your own fresh cut flowers at home... this page is intended to help you in one way or another!
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DIY
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Flowers
Untangling Gypsophilas
To untangle gypsophila stems, hold them upside down, and gently shake them up and down to loosen and separate.
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2
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DIY
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Flowers
Longer Vase Life
One of the ways you can keep your fresh cut flowers looking fresh for longer is by placing them in the fridge - this will ensure they keep cool.
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3
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Gifts
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Flowers
Yellow Roses
Yellow roses are a good choice to congratulate someone on a new job as they symbolise friendship and joy.
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4
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Supply Chain
Focus on the Logistics
Don't take the logistics of this business lightly, calculate your costs down to the cent - chances are, that's where your profit is!
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5
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Flowers
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Supply Chain
Harvest at the Right Time
The time of day when flowers are cut is important. Flowers should never be cut when they are wilted. Therefore, avoid cutting in the heat of the day.
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6
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DIY
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Flowers
Cut at an Angle
When grooming your Fresh Cut Flowers, try to cut the stems at an angle, under running water. The angle lets the stem drink more water.
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7
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Export
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Supply Chain
Tightly Packed
Over 20% of the flowers exported never reach the final consumer due to loss or damage. Minimize that risk by ensuring more careful Bunching and Packing.
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8
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Export
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Supply Chain
Quality Checks
Upon arrival, make sure all the boxes are opened and the flowers checked for humidity, botrytis, freshness, leaf yellowing and general appearance.
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9
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Flowers
Bananas: Little Murderers
Ripening fruit gives off a gas called ethylene that shortens a flower’s life. Get around this by moving your vase away from the fruit bowl.
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10
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Export
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Supply Chain
Wholesale Sanitation
After receiving imported flowers, make sure your buckets, coolers or anything in contact are clean and free of any residue from the previous shipment.
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Tips & Tricks
Wholesale Sanitation
After receiving imported flowers, make sure your buckets, coolers or anything in contact are clean and free of any residue from the previous shipment.
Bananas: Little Murderers
Ripening fruit gives off a gas called ethylene that shortens a flower’s life. Get around this by moving your vase away from the fruit bowl.
