Dahlias DO open after picking! They open from BUD! Here's How!

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Dahlias DO open after picking! They open from BUD! Here's How!

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Ive tested this all season, and Dahlias WILL open from buds, AND it extends their vase life. It is a common misconception that Dahlias must be picked when they are fully open - as they won't open any further in the vase. It seems like every flower farmer is saying this. I was saying it too... until one day I accidentally opened a secondary bud on a dahlia stem and wondered hmmmm.. why ARE people saying this? Has anyone actually tested this for themselves? I got to work. Last season I practiced opening buds over and over, this season I refined the process and finally filmed it so I can share it with you!
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@itsmewende 4 ай бұрын

This is the most interesting flower video I've ever seen, and I've probably watched thousands over the yrs. The time lapse was fantastic, thanks for thinking to make that.

@phaedragardeness 4 ай бұрын

Wow Wende that’s so nice of you to say 🤍🤍. I’ve popped the Timelapse up as a short too so you can watch it easy!

@itsmewende 4 ай бұрын

@@phaedragardeness I think this video should go viral, it's really fantastic. I hope the short brings more people to the channel.

@marie9244 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Phaedra. Do the same with scabiousa (pin cushions) cut when colour is just showing and they will open and last longer in the vase.

@phaedragardeness 4 ай бұрын

Argh I had trouble with them this season I’ll try that next season! Thanks for sharing the tip!!

@berthaflores9733 Ай бұрын

ESE DESCUBRIMIENTO ES EXELENTE , PORQUE TODAS LAS PERSONAS QUE CULTIVAN FLORES SIEMPRE DISEN QUE HAY QUE CORTAR LAS DAHLIAS EN SU PUNTO, PORQUE NO ABREN MAS !!😍🥰 Muchisimas gracias por tan exelente imformacion ❤🙏🙏🙏

@janetteclearwater88 4 ай бұрын

Fantastic - that's a game changer! I love the time lapse - it's like watching the flowers breathing 😌

@phaedragardeness 4 ай бұрын

Oh I love that description! It really does look like that!!!

@jesssmart6379 4 ай бұрын

I cant wait to try this! I have one called petras wedding a white one that produces side buds i like to leave them on and i noticed they would fully open for me but i never actually thought to harvest the main flower in bud ! Thankyou!

@phaedragardeness 4 ай бұрын

You are welcome!!! It’s such an exciting new way to look at Dahlias!

@paulagerrard6285 4 ай бұрын

Doesn’t it feel so rewarding to back yourself and learn what happens for yourself Well done you ! And thx for generously sharing your finds No wonder you are a info goldmine Plus just so genuinely nice ! I have a question for you - have you made your own crystallised plant stuff ?

@phaedragardeness 4 ай бұрын

What a nice comment, thankyou! Do you mean where people put the flowers in the crystals to preserve them?

@paulagerrard6285 4 ай бұрын

@@phaedragardeness yes that’s the one - I’ve always wondered if theres a easy home made recipe out there

@Serendipity_Strawberry_Farm 4 ай бұрын

Phaedra what an absolute game changer your video will make for my own flower business. Now I wont be frightened to pick earlier as we head into the end of the season and will be able to maximise the blooms we have left. Sending a huge cyber huge of thanks. Cheers Theresa

@phaedragardeness 4 ай бұрын

So glad this is helpful! I’m doing the same! Thanks Theresa 🩷

@bronposiefarm1581 4 ай бұрын

Thanks

@phaedragardeness 4 ай бұрын

Gees Bron you are such a sweet woman. You didn’t have to do that! Thankyou though xx

@bronposiefarm1581 3 ай бұрын

@@phaedragardeness i also have seen the dahlias open up / continue to open up after harvest ✅. Your video’s are fantastic 💖

@teganpywell3251 4 ай бұрын

Fantastic video! Thanks so much for sharing and for your ability to think outside the box 🙌

@tinalee7650 4 ай бұрын

Awesome test!! Thank you!

@phaedragardeness 4 ай бұрын

You are welcome Tina!

@ggverity7632 4 ай бұрын

This experiment was so interesting.

@phaedragardeness 3 ай бұрын

It was for me too! It was exciting to realise this!

@EvelynM-vlogs 4 ай бұрын

That might be one reason I get a week out of my dinnerplates, I seldom pick them when they are fully open as I need them before that. I don't do the boiling water, but we are on city water that has chlorine in it which takes care of the bacteria. Loved the time lapse. Watched it both times.

@phaedragardeness 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Evelyn!

@alexandranails 4 ай бұрын

Cool, my season of dahlia is about to begin, more 2 weeks of cold temperatura and we are done i hope 😊 i will try this to see how work ❤

@mariannehellandvik6180 4 ай бұрын

I am so happy you made this video😃 I have been cutting dahlias as soon as they start to open, and have had them open for me also! But I am going to use your 2 steps, for better vaselife. I did not know that, so thank you so much❤

@phaedragardeness 4 ай бұрын

Yay!! 🙌 it’s good to question things and see what else can be done isn’t it!!!

@mhubertcfi 4 ай бұрын

That was amazing and a game-changer! I will definitely 'buy you a coffee ' or some other form of support because you have undoubtedly made me money

@phaedragardeness 4 ай бұрын

Awww you are sweet. I hope it makes you heaps of money!!!!

@lineandbud 4 ай бұрын

Very cool! Thanks for sharing this discovery, Phaedra. I'll be picking earlier and conditioning them better next season!

@phaedragardeness 4 ай бұрын

Wish I could have got this out a bit earlier for the southern hemisphere farmers

@helenahudon7527 4 ай бұрын

So very cool!!

@margarethatton2965 4 ай бұрын

I knew they opened up because when I discard the secondary buds on the ground when I'm picking, a few days later they are open

@phaedragardeness 4 ай бұрын

Oh wow how amazing is that they opened just on the ground!

@user-bj2bb6ub1y 4 ай бұрын

Love this Phaedra, will defiantly being doing some experimenting with mine (in a few months time). Need to watch the time lapse on repeat it’s incredible. Many thanks💐

@phaedragardeness 4 ай бұрын

Thankyou!! I’ve popped the Timelapse up as a short also so it’s easier to watch 🤍

@chanellearf2141 4 ай бұрын

Your a wealth of knowledge! Thank you so much, i better get some testing done on mine before we get first frost!! 🥶😅

@phaedragardeness 4 ай бұрын

Yes do some tests!!!!

@studiorootsjmb7098 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for this Phaedra

@phaedragardeness 4 ай бұрын

You are welcome!

@victorialegris8516 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for this!!

@phaedragardeness 4 ай бұрын

You are welcome Victoria (ps I love your name 🤍)

@ellenemerson3617 4 ай бұрын

❤ this was awesome! Thank you!!!

@phaedragardeness 4 ай бұрын

You are welcome :)

@tabathasims5582 4 ай бұрын

Where can i buy the chrysal professional 2 from ? Does it come in smaller quantities? Fantastic video too, thank you ❤

@phaedragardeness 3 ай бұрын

We buy ours from Apack. They have the 10lt tub (around $200) and the smaller option is in T-bag form. Each T-bag is 16c and you just throw those into the bucket of water and the product disperses out of the t-bag. On the website it’s under the “preservatives” tab.

@dianecotton9531 4 ай бұрын

I have been getting better vase length just with the Chrysal itself. Just normal Chrysal. I don't have professional. Not as long as yours, though. I will try adding the boiling water step. Also, temperature makes such a difference. I notice it now the days are a bit cooler.

@phaedragardeness 4 ай бұрын

Hi Diane! Yes the temp really does make a huge difference.

@danieljohnson6440 4 ай бұрын

Has anyone had experience with using Chrysal Pro 1 instead of the hot water treatment first, and then into the Pro 2? I'm going to try that this summer, I think it will work.

@phaedragardeness 4 ай бұрын

Would love to hear how you go!! I haven’t tried :)

@majapetric8809 12 күн бұрын

I noticed you left a lot of leaves on, will this trick work if I strip most of the leaves off?

@phaedragardeness 10 күн бұрын

It shouldn’t matter if you leave them on or strip them :)

@myswedishcottagegarden 3 ай бұрын

Fantastic information! Do they have to stay in Chrysal 2 water all the time, or is it enough for them to hydrate for a day? It might be difficult to get the customers to use it?!

@phaedragardeness 3 ай бұрын

While they are opening the chrysal keeps them fresh. Once they go to the customer it’s up to them! I sell all bouquets with a flower food sachet. I’m not sure if customers use it though.