When picking roses, in order to ensure the integrity and shelf life of the flowers, the following steps and precautions can be followed: Preparation work
1. Choose the right time: The best time to pick roses is in the morning or evening, when the temperature is low and the humidity is high, which is beneficial for keeping the flowers fresh. Avoid picking flowers during the high temperature period of noon or afternoon, as high temperatures can accelerate the metabolism of flowers and make them more prone to withering.
2. Prepare tools: Use sharp scissors or blades for picking, ensuring that the tools are clean and sharp to minimize damage to the flower stems. Avoid using hands or nails to directly pull out flowers, as this can damage the flowers and stems, causing them to wither faster. Extraction process
1. Choose flowers: Pick flowers that are fully open and undamaged for harvesting. Avoid choosing flowers that have already withered or been injured, as these flowers are prone to decay and can affect the growth of other flowers.
2. Determine cutting position: When cutting, place the blade of the scissors at the bottom of the flower, as close to the stem as possible but avoid cutting the woody part of the stem. The cutting position should be clean and neat to reduce damage to the flower stem.
3. Pay attention to the position of the flowers: When picking, pay attention to the position of the flowers and try to keep them above the leaves below them to avoid damaging the growth of other flower buds. Subsequent processing
1. Maintain stem length: After harvesting, maintain a certain stem length (generally recommended 5-10 centimeters) to keep the channels for the flowers to absorb water and nutrients unobstructed.
2. Timely placement in water: The picked roses should be placed in clean water as soon as possible to keep the petals moist and fresh. If it is not possible to immediately immerse the flower in water, the bottom of the flower can be slightly soaked in clean water.
3. Stripping off excess leaves: After placing the flowers in water, strip off the excess leaves at the bottom to reduce water evaporation and impurity generation.
4. Regular water change: Roses placed in vases need to be regularly watered, usually every other day, and the inside of the vase should be cleaned to ensure clean water quality. When changing water, pay attention to the water temperature being close to room temperature to reduce stimulation to the flower branches.
5. Avoid direct sunlight: Place the flowers in a cool and ventilated place to prevent direct sunlight from causing petals to fade and dehydrate. Other precautions
Avoid kneading flowers: During the picking and handling process, be careful not to knead flowers by hand to prevent petals from cracking or withering.
Use appropriate containers: Avoid using metal containers to hold roses, as metal may react chemically with the flowers, causing them to discolor or be damaged. Suggest using glass or plastic containers.
Adding preservatives: You can add an appropriate amount of preservatives to water to extend the shelf life of roses. But it is important to choose the appropriate preservative for roses and use it correctly according to the instructions.
By following the above steps and precautions, you can effectively pick and preserve beautiful roses.