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In store steps to fresh flowers

1. Inspect the flowers upon arrival.

2. Flowers should be stored in a cooler with a temperature of
° °
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between 34 F - 38 F.
3. Remove any fallen petals from the stem of the flowers (leaves
that may have become dislodged during shipping).

I - C), 4. Make sure all containers have been cleaned with approved
Floral Sanitizer.
5. Mix as per instructions Y2 gallon of fresh city water with proper
l � amount of Flower Food.

6. With wet pack flowers - check to see if there is sufficient flower
food treated water in the buckets and clear the bucket of any
debris.
7. With dry pack flowers - place them in water properly treated
with flower food as soon as possible.
a. Allow l - 2 hours of "drinking" time in order for all flowers
to be fully hydrated and ready to sell and show off.

8. Check all buckets daily for proper amount of flower food
solution and be sure to clean out any debris.
9. Follow proper FIFO (first in first out) when rotating the flowers in
and out of the store.
10. Check the cooler temperature daily. Remember, flowers last
° °
Floral longest if stored between 34 F - 38 F. The flowers should not
Cooler be stored near fruit (too much Ethylene).
Plan

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