Get Fresh With the Florist: Where Florists Get the Freshest Flowers

How does even the most ardent floral enthusiast know that they are getting the best flowers for their money in any given area? Flower auctions, local growers, cut flowers from gardeners, and local wholesalers sell flowers to florists so in turn; florists sell the flowers to consumers.

Horticulture, or the cultivation of plants, includes the process of preparing soil for the planting of seeds, tubers, or cuttings. Horticulturists conduct research in the disciplines of plant propagation (the process of artificially or naturally distributing plants), crop production, plant breeding and genetic engineering, plant biochemistry, and plant composition. Horticulturalists work to protect plants from diseases, insects, and environmental factors.

Cut flowers are cut from the plant, any thorns are trimmed, and is ready to be used. Cut flowers typically have a short life expectancy, surviving only a few days. In most countries, cut flowers are a local crop and have to be harvested and marketed quickly.

What does all this mean? A florist who understands the difference between a well-cultivated flower and one that is not of the same quality is very important.

The largest wholesale market is located in Aalsmeer, Holland: The Bloemenveiling Aalsmeer. In the United States, Miami, Florida, is considered the main distribution point for imported fresh flowers. Local wholesalers buy fresh flower stock from Miami importers for resale to florists in their areas.

The purchase of wholesale flowers cuts out the middle man, removing the intermediary florists from the purchase process. Wholesale flowers are excellent for large quantities order for wedding, parties, s special events, hotels and businesses. Depending on the amount of flowers may determine whether or not shopping at the local florist or wholesale merchants will suffice.

Keep in mind that flowers are seasonal and only available during a certain time of the year. There are flowers, which are seasonal all year round which include Iris's, Roses, Carnations, and Snapdragons. Ask a local florist when a desired flower will be in season to have first choice to ensure the seasonal flowers are the freshest possible. Purchasing the right flowers at the right time will guarantee fresh flowers certainly. Ask the florists when they receive their flowers and make a point of being there that same day.

Choose flowers carefully by looking for bruises, discolorations and any identifiable marks that should not be there. Do not purchase flowers that look faded in color, wilted or peddles which are too closely together. These flowers were cut to early and did not have the opportunity to blossom properly. The more someone looks at freshly cut and maintained flowers, the more likely that person can spot fresh flowers more easily, thus picking out the best, freshest flowers for the occasion.


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