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23. Cut Flower Secrets - When to Harvest & How to Condition for the best Vase Life

23. Cut Flower Secrets - When to Harvest & How to Condition for the best Vase Life

Update: 2025-08-02
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In this episode, I’m getting into the not-so-sexy but absolutely essential topic of flower conditioning — what it is, why it matters, and how to do it properly. Whether you’re a newbie with your first bucket of cosmos or a seasoned grower supplying weddings, this one’s for you.

I walk you through the best time to cut specific flowers (including tulips, dahlias, zinnias, snapdragons, sweet peas, and poppies), and explain how to actually condition them for long-lasting vase life. Expect practical tips on:
Exactly when to harvest each flower for maximum vase life
Why conditioning isn’t optional (and the most common mistakes to avoid)
My go-to routine and tools for healthy, hydrated, flop-free stems
The difference between soft, sappy, and woody stems — and how to treat them
Why your zinnias are turning the water brown (and how to stop it!)

PLUS:  You can download  "The Ultimate Flower Conditioning Guide" When to Harvest & How to Condition 

the Top 50 Cut Flowers

AND: read the blog -  Cut Flower Vase Life & Conditioning Guide - How to Make Your Blooms Last Longer

 
If this episode helped you upgrade your post-harvest routine, I’d love it if you could do just one thing to help thsi podcast to grow and reach more people:
Follow the show so you never miss an episode or Leave a review — it genuinely means the world and helps me shape future episodes.

If you are feeling more generous then you could do both but that may be one step to far for my ask, I know  !

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23. Cut Flower Secrets - When to Harvest & How to Condition for the best Vase Life

23. Cut Flower Secrets - When to Harvest & How to Condition for the best Vase Life

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