WEL COME

Presented by SHRUTHI B.N MK 834

POST HARVEST MANAGEMENT OF LOOSE FLOWERS

INTRODUCTION
Floriculture is a fast emerging major venture in the world Exporting country: Netherlands (59%), Columbia (10%) Italy (6%) Israel (4%) Kenya (1%)

Since flowers are more perishable in nature, post

harvest treatment become utmost important for keeping the flower for long time in good condition. 50% floriculture units are present -South Zone MAJOR LOOSE FLOWERS : Jasmine Crossandra

China aster
Chrysanthemum Michelia champaka

Chrysanthemum

Jasmine

Michelia Champaka

China aster

Marigold

Crossandra

Loose flowers are packed in bamboo baskets holding 10 to 15kg flowers and the baskets are covered with wet cloths and bags. They are transported to the nearby wholesale market where they are sold by weight.

The flower spikes are graded according to length, length of flowering zone and quality of individual .
And then bundles are wrapped in wet newsprint sheet to avoid damage of the flowers and buds.

The whole flower should be wrapped in soft, white tissue paper.

They are packed in square boxes/ baskets but packing in cardboard boxes is more preferable which can be easily transported.

Apart from this, quality oil can be extracted by loose flowers which are used in soaps, perfumes etc..

PACKAGES
CORRUGATED FIBRE BOARD BOXES

CARTOON PACKAGE

PLASTIC PACKAGE

REFRIGERATED VANS FOR FLOWERS TRANSPORT

COLD STORAGE ROOMS

Reduce the post harvest loss Improve the Water uptake Improve the availability of loose flowers

in the market
Improve the Quality of

flowers
Improve the Export