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Californian Protea Association
&
Chrysal
An Update on post harvesting
Date: October 2013
Location: Resendiz Bros. Protea Growers,
Fallbrook, Ca
By: Rolf Timmerman
Technical Manager Manager
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Chrysal
Company Profile
R&D
Protea
Available Products
Flower Food
Company Profile
• Worldwide staff of over 200 people (in Holland, Nordics,
UK, Germany, France, USA, Canada, Colombia, Ecuador,
China, Japan and Kenya)
• Offices in US, UK, Germany, China & France
• Production sites in Holland, Colombia, Ecuador, Japan &
Sweden
• R&D centers in Holland, Japan & Colombia - (Staff of 14)
• Technical Consultants in Europe, USA, Latin America,
Asia & Africa (Staff of 16)
• No.1 in Post Harvest products in Europe, the Americas
and Japan
CHRYSAL INTERNATIONAL
Headquarters in Naarden, The Netherlands
R&D
Lab Activities:
 Applied research
 Formula improvement
 Benchmark testing competitor products
 Develop regional specific formulations
FLOWER TEST ROOMS
Over 500
tests per
year
Holland
Colombia
Climate Conditions
Temp Controlled: 20C
Relative Humidity: 60%
12 hrs - Light / Dark
Over Pressure : no ethylene
Post Harvest Issue(s) Protea
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Leaf blackening!
Bract browning
Botrytis
Flower quality
Why is Leaf Browning?
o Still a mystery ? A little less now …. SUGAR!
o Under fertilizing during Growing?
o Immature cut stage?
o Lack of (sun) light?
o Flower development complicated, requires
tremendous amount of energy
o Long transportation time from Harvest  Consumer
Sugar Loving Cut-Flowers
 Lisianthus
 Galdiolus
 Tuberrose
 Tight Cut Sunflowers
 Viburnum
 Bird of Paradise
 Baby breath
 Brodiaea
Protea species
Sugar “Types”
Glucose
Fructose
Sucrose
Xylose
Etc…
South Africa
@ growers level
Stellenbosch university still developing optimal treatment…
Some growers in South Africa do use Chrysal Professional 3
some also use Chrysal professional 2
Others do nothing, so more education still required.
1 grower is trying Chrysal RVB non-clear and adding
glucose
Netherlands & UK
@ receivers end
Specialty Importers places product on Professional 3
solution upon arrival (Oudendijk / OZ import)
“General” importers; Bouquet Companies places Product
on Chrysal Professional 2
For auction supply now Professional 3 is compulsory!
Lighting in cooler not common
Stored in Cooler at 2º C or 34 F
USA Practices
@ growers Level
Just plain water?
Other ideas or experiences!
Vase life Protea
Treatment: water
Total vase life: 12 days
Photo taken: day 13
Treatment: Chrysal Clear Professional 3
liquid
Total vase life: 20 days
Photo taken: day 13
AVAILABLE
PRODUCTS
Chrysal Professional # 3 Vase Solution
• Has a higher food level!
• The Carbohydrates in product is 100% GLUCOSE
• Prevents Leaf Blackening on Protea
• Ensures long lasting, more vibrant flowers
• Develops shape, color and scent
• Keeps vase water clear, clean and odorless
• Leaves no sediment or cloudy residue
• Works in all water qualities
• Dosing rate: 10 gr/liter (~ 1.3 ounce / Gallon)
• Lowers the water pH
Sugar
Why not just sugar?
Bacteria love sugar:
the more sugar the more bacteria ->
Stem blockage -> no water uptake -> no sugar uptake!
In Professional 3 next to the sugar:
- Acidifier
-Mix of desinfactants
Optimal dosage is key!!!
Approximate volume & weight
units of sugar per one (1) gallon
(~4 liters) of flower food solution
Solution
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2%
3%
4%
5%
10%
qty in
grams
38
75
115
150
340
qty in
Ounces
1.3
2.6
4.0
5.3
12.0
per
tool
2 tablespoons
1/3 cup
1/2 cup
2/3 cup
1.5 cups
Chrysal Professional # 2 Processing Solution
• Liquid solution for Shipping / Display period
• Hydrates flowers to prevent wilting
• Keeps bucket water clean for up to 6 days
• Limited amount of food
• Lowers water pH
• Clear, clean & odorless solution
• Reduces flower waste
• No need to re-cut stems
• Saves labor & water
• Available in 5ml and 10ml formula
Chrysal Professional 1.5 Qt. T-BAG
• Low dose holding solution
• Designed for the display period
• Easy to use – No guesswork
• Accurate dosing vs. Dosatrons
• Visual control - Stays in bucket
3 Simple Steps
• Dissolves in minutes – No waiting
• Reduces your shrink
• Reusable for up to 6 days
2 Methods of Dosing
Chrysal Clear
Liquid or T-Bag
• Easy to use
• Provides nutrients
• Keeps water clean & clear
• Makes flowers last longer
Add
Water
Flower Food Packets
• Full dose flower food for consumer use at home
• Keeps stems firm, leaves green and helps buds open
• Dissolves completely - Perfect for clear vases
• Keeps vase water clean and clear
• Available in Generic & Specialty formulations
• Maximizes vase life and value for your customers
• Consistent results are achieved when Chrysal is used
on every bouquet you sell
• Give away extra packets with each flower purchase
FLOWER SOLUTIONS
Do they matter??
What is Flower Food?
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Acidifiers lower pH of tap water
Clarifiers keep pollution in check
Nutrients provide energy for opening and
holding in vase
Wax flower
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Very Ethylene scensitive!
Bud, flowers and leaves abortion
Recommendation: AVB (STS)
Dosage: 1 cc/liter
Always first drink!
Re-cut stem first
Use very clean water
Use very clean buckets
Wax flower
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Treatment time: minimum 2 hours, outside cooler
Minimum 4 hours in cooler.
Idealy overnight treatment
When very clean practices: re-use possible
• Sometimes still bud drop (after long transport or
transport with variable temperatures): more stress =
more Ethylene!
• Extra Insurance: Ethylene Buster sachets (1-MCP)
• Add 2 sachet in a box
Thank you!