Additives for cut flowers are substances added to water, intended to extend the viability of cut flowers. Once flowers are removed from the plant they continue to grow slowly, but have a diminished capability of receiving the nutrients that are vital for their survival.
There are different techniques of ensuring that fresh cut flowers remain alive for the longest amount of time.
Read more about Additives For Cut Flowers: Sterilization, Additives
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“‘Twas English cut on Greek and Latin,
Like fustian heretofore on satin;”
—Samuel Butler (1612–1680)
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That science may have staked the future on?
He seems to say the reason why so much
Should come to nothing must be fairly faced.....”
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