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Proper harvesting of cut flowers for post-harvest management

Harvesting of cut flowers:

Harvesting of cut flowers should be done in proper way, considering the following points:

· Stage of Harvest: Harvesting stage is dependent upon market distance.

 Flowers may be selected at some advanced stage for local market while for distant markets especially for export; flowers at early stage should be selected.

· Time of harvest:

Early morning or evening time should be preferred for harvesting of cut flowers.

· Mode of harvest: Flowers should be harvested using sharp tools to obtain sharp and slant cut.

 immediately after harvest flower stalk ends should be kept in water.

· Stage of harvest Flowers remain in turgid condition for a long time if harvested at the proper stage of development. Cut flowers are generally harvested at early stage (matured stage) for long distance transport & at advanced stage for the local market. In some cases, the longer stem length is higher post harvest life & quality of flowers.

Harvesting stages of different cut flowers