by: rolf timmerman technical manager manager californian protea association & chrysal an update...

By: Rolf TimmermanTechnical Manager Manager

Californian Protea Association&

Chrysal

An Update on post harvestingDate: October 2013

Location: Resendiz Bros. Protea Growers,Fallbrook, Ca

Content

• 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 INTERNATIONALHeadquarters in Naarden, The Netherlands

R & DLab Activities:

Applied research

Formula improvement

Benchmark testing competitor products

Develop regional specific formulations

FLOWER TEST ROOMS

Over 500tests per

year

Climate ConditionsTemp Controlled: 20CRelative Humidity: 60%12 hrs - Light / DarkOver Pressure : no ethylene

Holland Colombia

Post Harvest Issue(s) Protea

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 energyo Long transportation time from Harvest Consumer

Sugar Loving Cut-Flowers

Lisianthus Galdiolus Tuberrose Tight Cut Sunflowers Viburnum Bird of Paradise Baby breath BrodiaeaProtea species

Sugar “Types”

GlucoseFructoseSucroseXyloseEtc…

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 commonStored in Cooler at 2º C or 34 F

USA Practices@ growers Level

Just plain water?

Other ideas or experiences!

Treatment: waterTotal vase life: 12 daysPhoto taken: day 13

Treatment: Chrysal Clear Professional 3 liquidTotal vase life: 20 daysPhoto taken: day 13

Vase life Protea

AVAILABLE

PRODUCTS

• 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

Chrysal Professional # 3 Vase Solution

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 solutionSolution qty in qty in per

% grams Ounces tool2% 38 1.3 2 tablespoons3% 75 2.6 1/3 cup4% 115 4.0 1/2 cup5% 150 5.3 2/3 cup

10% 340 12.0 1.5 cups

• 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 # 2 Processing Solution

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

• Dissolves in minutes – No waiting

• Reduces your shrink

• Reusable for up to 6 days

3 Simple Steps

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?

Acidifiers lower pH of tap water Clarifiers keep pollution in check Nutrients provide energy for opening

and holding in vase

Wax flower

• 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

• 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!