Prolonging the Elegance of Cut Flowers: Exploring the Magic of Vacuum Infusion

Cut flower’s charm is unfortunately often short-lived. How can we make those freshly cut blooms last longer and maintain their vitality? Vacuum infusion brings many benefits to retailers, wholesalers, florists – and most importantly – the end consumers.

When you purchase a bouquet of freshly cut flowers, it’s only a matter of time before they start to wilt and lose their luster. This natural process can be frustrating for retailers, wholesalers, florists, and in the end, consumers, who want their arrangements to stay beautiful for as long as possible. That’s where vacuum infusion comes into play.

Understanding Vacuum Infusion

Vacuum infusion is a post-harvest treatment that aims to extend the vase life of cut flowers. Unlike traditional vase care, this technique involves a unique process of preparing and hydrating the flowers to help them absorb water and nutrients more efficiently. Here’s how it works:

 

The cut flowers are placed in a sealed chamber that contains a nutrient solution. A vacuum is then applied to remove the air from the environment. As the air is removed, the flowers can more effectively absorb the nutrient solution, as there is less air in the stem to block water uptake.

Vacuum infusion for cut flowers with OptiBoost
The vacuum infusion applied in the treatment chambers is optimized to enable the perfect amount of nutrient solution to reach the cells of the treated cuttings. The stem and leaves are impregnated with the optimal amount of solution.

The Benefits of Vacuum Infusion

Vacuum infusion offers several benefits for those seeking to extend the lifespan of cut flowers:

 

  • Prolonged Vase Life: Vacuum infusion helps flowers remain fresh and vibrant for a longer period compared to traditional vase care methods.

 

  • Enhanced Hydration: This technique optimizes water and nutrient absorption, preventing wilting and maintaining the overall appearance of the flowers.

 

  • Reduced Environmental Stress: By minimizing the entry of air bubbles and contaminants, vacuum infusion reduces environmental stress on cut flowers, allowing them to thrive for an extended time.

A New Era of Flower Care

The OptiBoost Vacuum infusion technology has emerged as a technique to keep cut flowers looking their best. For retailers, wholesalers, florists, and end-consumers, this method opens up new possibilities for creating stunning arrangements, or just putting cut flowers on the table that last longer.

So the next time you receive a beautiful bouquet or decide to bring some fresh flowers into your home, hopefully, they have been boosted using the OptiBoost vacuum infusion technology to prolong their beauty and you can enjoy their charm for longer.

 

Discover the benefits of OptiBoost for cut flowers

Cut flowers that have been treated with the OptiBoost™ technology gain several advantages. The most prominent one is that the life expectancy of the flowers is increased.

 

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