MacPlas Radio EPISODE 78: MacPlas Black Film Roofing for Gerbera (Daisy) Production What is a cut flower? Cut flower can simply be defined as any flower that is cut from the plant, thorns trimmed, and are ready to be used in a fresh flower arrangement. What makes a good cut flower? A cut flower should meet the following parameters: Appeal and beauty of the cut flower Sweet fragrance of the cut flower Long stemmed cut flower Extended vase life of the cut flower Uses of cut flowers (Gerbera Daisies): Can be used in bouquets or other floral arrangement Can be old as pot plants or for special occasions/traditional events Can be sold as dried flowers and used in artistic combinations Used as holiday/seasonal gifts Growing Gerbera Daisies Light requirement: high light intensity for good-quality plants and high flower bud numbers Why use light shade (MacPlas black film)?: - 30-40% light shade can be used to reduce excessive greenhouse temperatures during summer - Short days speed up flower production; long days delay flowering - Plants receiving too much light have compact, slightly yellow foliage with short flower stems Note: long-stemmed cut flowers are more expensive than short ones.
Posted on: Mon, 03 Nov 2014 00:01:18 +0000
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