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I cut all my peonies a week early this year and it paid off big time
I had to choose between cutting my garden peonies at the usual bud stage or taking a risk and cutting them a full 7 days earlier, when they were still super tight. I picked the early cut, kept them in the cooler at 34 degrees, and forced them open slowly in the shop. They lasted almost 14 days in arrangements instead of the usual 5. My clients in Charleston kept asking how the blooms were so perfect and long-lasting. Has anyone else tried pushing the harvest window on a specific flower with results that surprised you?
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amy_craig2815d ago
You just got lucky with a cool spring and your cooler did all the work.
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ivan_murphy8015d ago
Nah, you still gotta know how to pack it right. Ice on the bottom, dense stuff on top.
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adams.uma15d agoTop Commenter
Right? It's all about the layers. I tried the ice on top thing once and ended up with a cooler full of cold water and soggy food by day two. Now I pack a solid block of ice underneath, then meats and drinks, and the chips and buns go up top. That order keeps everything dry and cold for like four days straight. What kind of ice do you use, the block or the cubes?
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