Water resistant paper was chosen to make the book more durable when used in the floristry and wider flower industry workplace.
WCFiT? - Hardcopy (Softcover & Ringbound)
What Cut Flower is That? provides an introduction to the Australian flower industry and extensive information about flower quality, essential postharvest care and typical problems. It includes current research and industry knowledge. Techniques to maximise product quality and vase life are discussed in detail, including recommended holding temperatures, cooling, hydration, hygiene, care in handling, conditioning, use of floral foam and advice to customers. The authors unravel the mysteries of issues that have the potential to reduce flower quality and vase life – air embolisms, stem blockages, ethylene, geotropism, leaf blackening, uneven stem lengths, grey mould and issues associated with imported flowers.