What methods can extend the vase life of fresh flowers
Regarding the knowledge about methods to extend the vase life of fresh flowers and the step-by-step methods for preserving fresh flowers, the specific content is as follows:
Fresh flowers bought from the market can wither just a few days after they start to look vibrant. Are there any methods to prolong the life of fresh flowers and keep them looking fresh longer? You can try the following methods.
Remove excess leaves to reduce nutrient loss
Generally speaking, the more leaves that are retained, the longer the flowers will last. However, if there are leaves in the water, they can easily cause the water to become smelly and thus shorten the life of the flowers. Therefore, it is necessary to trim the parts that will be submerged before putting them in water; for cut flowers like iris and sweet peas, you need to remove the tip of the branch and dense buds, which can reduce unnecessary nutrient loss and promote blooming.
Soak and burn the cut end to prevent sap from oozing out
For flowers that contain sap or have succulent stems, you can immerse the base of the stem in boiling water for tens of seconds or burn it with a alcohol lamp flame until the base is charred to prevent the tissue fluid from oozing out. This can prevent the cut from becoming blocked and prevent water from becoming corrupt. Generally, the water scalding method is used for herbaceous flowers, and the burning method is used for woody flowers.
Enlarge the cut surface to increase water absorption area
Usually, the oblique cut method is used, cutting the end of the flower stem diagonally, the larger the angle the better; you can also split the cut into 2 to 4 parts lengthwise, and insert small stones to prop open the cut, or crush the base of the flower stem with a hammer to make it fibrous. The purpose of these methods is to increase the water absorption area of the cut and increase the absorption of nutrients.
Apply antiseptic treatment to prevent decay and preserve freshness
Generally, agents such as alcohol, white vinegar, potassium permanganate (PP powder), aspirin, peppermint oil, camphor oil, etc., are used to coat or soak the cut ends to sterilize, prevent decay, and promote water absorption. Commercial cut flower preservatives can also be used, but because different flowers require different preservation agents, the composition of the preservatives varies depending on the type of flower.
Feeding with sugar water can effectively extend the blooming period
This method is more effective for woody flowers. Inserting flowers like roses into sugar water (sucrose solution) can delay petal aging and generally extend the blooming period by more than double. This method is low-cost and very effective.
Hope that the introduction and explanation of methods to extend the vase life of fresh flowers and the related steps for preserving fresh flowers provided above can bring a little help to your life!