Method and apparatus for packaging and shipping horticultural pr

Details Method and apparatus for packaging and shipping horticultural pr Method and apparatus for packaging and shipping horticultural pr

1998-08-13

2000-04-18

Ackun, Jacob K.

Special receptacle or package

For a plant, flower, or tree

229 584, 229939, A01G 500

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060504129

ABSTRACT:
This invention relates to a novel method and apparatus for packaging and shipping horticultural products including cut flowers. More particularly, this invention pertains to a novel method of and packaging for packaging cut flowers in a modified atmosphere package to prolong shelf life, shipping the packaged flowers to the destination, and then at the destination, opening the package and rehydrating the cut flowers in the package by saturating the stems of the flowers with water.

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