Tulips and flower food - Ask Extension
Hello, im wondering if there are any studies or research that can be provided on the effects of using flower food preservative on fresh cut tulips and...
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Tulips and flower food #893661
Asked March 05, 2025, 12:53 PM EST
Hello, im wondering if there are any studies or research that can be provided on the effects of using flower food preservative on fresh cut tulips and how that may effect vase life. or not using as ive read it's not needed. im holding a floral design class and am looking for info provided by the uofm as a solid resource. to share with my class. any contacts or info would be helpful, thank you. Michael
Ramsey County Minnesota
Expert Response
You are in luck. We recently had an article on this subject and it also addresses tulips. In it, besides cutting stems, fresh water, etc. it recomends plant food. Here is a link: https://extension.umn.edu/news/best-flowers-valentines-day-and-how-keep-them-fresh