MF2261 Postharvest Handling of Fresh Cut Flowers and Plant ...

Table 1. Optimal Stage of Development for Harvest of Fresh Cut Flowers Common Name Species Stage of Development African Marigold Tagetes erecta fully open flowers Allium, Ornamental Onion Allium one-fourth to one-third florets open Annual Gaillardia, Blanket Flower, Gaillardia pulchella fully open flowers Indian Blanket Flower ................
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