Post harvest handling
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Dutch packing puts few Anthuriums in a box to make sure that the Anthurium spathes do not bruise.
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Within each box flowers are of a uniform grade and generally of the same colour.
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Individual flowers are packed with water vials filled with water with preservative solution.
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Flowers are packed so as not to touch each other or the ends of the box.
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White foam rubber cushions are used to support the spadix.
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If flowers are layered, 4cm thick plastic sheeting is inserted between the layers.
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White cellulose shredding is used around the ends, particularly in the winter, when foam peanuts or other white foam pieces may be included in the box for insulation.
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Anthurium packaging is into boxes of white surfaced corrugated cardboard,
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The lids which have been printed with 3-colour logos and lettering.
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European Carton Sizes-100x20x10cm, 100 x 40 x 12 cm and 100 x 40 x 14.5 cm
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In Hawaii standard master cartons are 43 x 23 x 11 inches and contain smaller boxes inside, called trays.
Storage and Vase Life
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Anthurium can be easily stored at 13oC for 2-3 weeks.
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The flowers, which are harvested when ¾th of the length of the spadix colour changes, last longer than the other flowers which are harvested either early or late.
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Post Harvest Quality requirement
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The size, shape, colour and texture of the spathe gets prior consideration.
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A heart-shaped symmetrical spathe with overlapping or fused lobes is desirable.
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The spathe should be free from any kind of damages and infestation.
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Straight and sturdy flower stems with shorter internodes are preferred.
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Last modified: Monday, 11 June 2012, 7:08 AM