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Chrysanthemum
Grading
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Chrysanthemums are graded based on the stem length,
flower appearance, number of flowers, stem straightness,
colour and freshness of flowers. Standard chrysanthemum
are graded into Blue, Red, Green and Yellow, whereas
spray types are graded into Gold, Silver and Bronze
based on the quality parameters. In Dutch market, spray
chrysanthemums are graded into extra grade and shorter
grade. The lower leaves are stripped off upto 15-20
cm and bundled in units of 5 stems and secured with
a rubber band.
Export Standards for Chrysanthemum
| Parameters |
Standard |
Spray |
Dwarf |
| Stem length |
88-100cm. |
77-88cm. |
25-38cm. |
| Weight |
30g/stem of 90cm.
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30g/stem of 85cm.
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30g/stem of 30cm. |
| No. of flowers
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Only 1flower with
5 buds. |
10 flowers. |
10-12 flowers. |
| Diameter |
60-80mm. |
35mm for half bloom.
45m m for full bloom. |
30mm.
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Packaging
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Most of the Standard chrysanthemums are placed in sleeves
and packed in display boxes measuring 91 x 43 x 15cm.
They are placed in the boxes according to the grades.
For bulk packing of the spray chrysanthemums, 10, 15
or 20 stems are placed in sleeves according to the grades.
Six sleeves, three at each end, are generally packed
in each box, measuring 80 x 50 x 23cm.
Cold Storage
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The stems in the buckets (after grading) are given a
cut using sharp blade and precooled at 1°C minimum
of 2 hours before packing. Chrysanthemum can be stored
for 3-6 weeks period at 0-3°C.
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