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Making your own: Don’t
- There are little-if any-savings; it often costs
more.
- There may be legal complications.
- Experience and equipment would most likely be lacking.
- Most likely the formula being used is not the best.
- Inaccurate measurements could render the solution
ineffective.
- Material safety data sheets will be required.
Consumer packets: Every fresh-flower stem, bouquet, bunch,
and arrangement should include a packet or two of fresh-flower
food solution packets for the buyer. If the five- gram
or similar size is used, add two packets per sale to make
sure a full quart of properly mixed fresh-flower food
solution will be available. Some florists should consider
having the fresh-flower food solution packet labeled with
store logo and care instructions. Most companies which
sell fresh-flower food solution packets can make private
labeled ones as well, assuming sufficient quantities are
ordered.
Information reprinted
from SAF Flower and Plant Care Manual, (Society of American
Florists: Alexandria, VA, 1994), pp. 156-157.
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