Joanna visits with Kristin Hildabrand, Warren County Extension Agent for Horticulture to discuss selecting the best flowers for Valentine’s Day and cut-flower care. When shopping for flowers on Valentine’s Day, here are a few tips and tricks to selecting the best flowers for your Valentine this year. First, expect to pay more for flowers than normal. Supply and demand allows the market to increase prices for the February 14 window. Plan to make your purchases early in the day. If you wait until late afternoon you are guaranteed a poor selection of flowers – if any are left. Avoid flowers that are off-color and show blackening cells or premature drying. Examine the area around the display case to be sure loose petals are not covering the unit. Roses should be maintained in a cooler to preserve shelf life; avoid purchasing those that are displayed at room temperature. A chemical preservative, available in powder form, can be added to the vase when the roses have reached their end destination. Check to be sure such a packet is included with those you select at purchase time.
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Warren County Cooperative Extension Service
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