How to buy fresh flowers

At a glance

First look at the degree of openness of the flowers. If you are viewing the flowers yourself, it is best to choose flowers that are not fully open, especially lilies and sunflowers. Next, look at the petals and leaves. Fresh petals and leaves are very shiny. Fresh baby's breath looks very white with full flowers. If it feels shriveled, dry and black, it is not fresh. The petals of gerbera should look flat. If the petals are not on the same plane and look uneven, they must have been left there for many days. If the anthurium looks black and the center column is soft, it is not fresh.

Second touch

Fresh flowers fully absorb water and are very stiff. If the flower bud feels soft when pinched, such as roses, it is definitely not fresh. Fresh love grass feels soft and moist in the hand. If it is hard like a bunch of dead grass, it is definitely not fresh. The freshness of carnations can be determined mainly by the stems. If it feels sticky to the touch and the stem ends turn yellow and rotten, it has definitely been left for many days.

Three pick time

Just like buying vegetables, flowers bought in the morning are generally fresher than those bought in the evening, because flower markets and larger flower shops only deliver their goods in the morning.