Botanical Name: Daucus carota
Pronunciation: DAU-cuska-ROT-a
Family: Apiaceae or Umbelliferae
Origin: Europe, N. Africa, Asia
Buying Tips: Purchase bunches that are turgid and not shedding petals.
Processing: Process flowers with Floralife® HydraFlor® 100 hydrating treatment or Floralife® Quick Dip 100 instant hydrating treatment according to label directions and a Floralife® Flower Food 300 solution. Flowers are ethylene sensitive. Treat with EthylBlocâ„¢ Technology for a transport care treatment.
Ethylene Sensitivity: Flowers are ethylene sensitive.
Vase Life: 3 to 7 days.
Storage: 34 - 36˚ F cooler / 75 - 80% humidity.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Limp, droopy blooms
Queen Anne's Lace stems can easily become water stressed. Recut stems under clean water and use a Floralife hydrating treatment followed by a Floralife® Flower Food solution.
Petal and flower fall (abscission)
This can be caused by ethylene damage and/or water stress. Treat with EthylBloc™ Technology.