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Bouquets

How to Harvest Cut Flowers

4 min read

When to cut, how deep to cut, and how to make a jar last two weeks.

cut in the cool morning, straight into water.

The wiggle test

Hold the stem 8 inches below the bloom and shake gently. A floppy head means it isn't ready; a firm one is ready to cut.

Strip and rest

Strip every leaf below the waterline, then let stems drink in a cool dark spot for two hours before arranging.

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