This time, I was thinking of experimenting and talking to experts such as florists and universities. However, due to the influence of the new coronavirus, I could not actually visit and gave up for a while, but I was able to talk by e-mail or telephone. This time, we were able to hear from "Mutsumi flower shop", "Keisen Jogakuin University", and "Urabe Shokai". I would like to take this opportunity to thank you. Thank you for your cooperation in fieldwork.
"Urabe Shokai" Q: What kind of method do you take to preserve flowers? A: I keep it in the refrigerator where I put big flowers. Q: Is there anything you are careful about preserving flowers, and if so, what? A: We are careful about humidity and humidity. Q: Does the preservation method change depending on the flower? A: Stems and lilies are stored in boxes without being soaked in water. (Because it opens immediately when soaked in water) Q: What do you want consumers to be aware of from the perspective of flower vendors? A: It's a water change. In reality, every day is ideal, but if it is difficult, I would like you to replace it every other day or three days a week. Also, I would like you to take the dead flowers each time. Q: What kind of flowers are less painful and suitable for cut flowers? A: Lilies, chrysanthemums, orchids Here, even the buds are easy to bloom. Q: Are there any flowers that you would like us to handle with care? If so, what kind of flower is it and how is it handled? A: Be careful when handling flowers that have soft petals and are easily damaged, so please handle them gently. Dahlia, gerbera, etc. Also, if the water gets dirty, the flowers will not last long, so I would like you to change the water and cut the stems that suck up the water and put them in clean water.
"Mutsumi flower shop" Q: How does "Mutsumi flower shop" store flowers? A: Store at a temperature of about 10 ° C.
"Keisen Jogakuin University" Q: What kind of method do you take to preserve flowers? A: Store at a temperature of about 10 degrees to stop flower metabolism. Q: Is there anything you are careful about when it comes to preserving flowers, and if so, what? A: Be careful of drying and breaking to prevent ethylene from being generated. Q: Does the preservation method change depending on the flower? If it changes, are there any flowers that have some characteristic preservation method? A: Tropical flowers are too cold to store and cause frostbite. Q: Are there any flowers that are less painful and suitable for cut flowers? If so, what kind of flower is it and why? A: Even if the roots are cut, the stems have a strong ability to absorb water. Q: Are there any flowers that you would like us to handle with care? If so, what kind of flower is it and how is it handled? A: Nothing in particular. Addendum: In the previous year's flower potion, 5g of all sugar was added to 100ml of natural water, but the person in charge told me that depending on the sugar, 3g or 10g may be more life-prolonging.
I'm calling Urabe Shokai.
I'm calling Mutsumi flower shop.
I'm calling Keisen Jogakuin University.
