The Importance of Accurate Coolroom Temperature for Cut Flowers and Foliage in Flower Shops

20 November 2020

Cut flowers and foliage make flower shops thrive in their respective industry, especially during special occasions. Therefore, they must be preserved optimally so they can be sold and purchased by customers. One way of preserving the condition of these products is through optimal cooling. 

Benefits of Cooling Cut Flowers and Foliage

Without any intervening factors, cut flowers and foliage tend to decay and perish very quickly. Fortunately, the process of cooling can be integrated so they can stay fresh and lively even after harvesting them. Even after a reasonable amount of time, you can expect these products to look great.

Cooling the cut flowers and foliage can be beneficial for them as its whole process can remove field heat substantially. Moreover, cooling them can reduce their respiration rates, water loss, production of ethylene, sensitivity to ethylene, and microbial development or spoilage. Diseases that are caused by improper storage and temperature fluctuations can be prevented with proper cooling. Take note that the cooler the temperature is, the lower the respiration rate of the cut flowers and foliage would be.

Another consideration when cooling these products is that they must stay cool once they have been cooled. After all, temperature fluctuations can lead to condensation, which then causes the development of storage diseases among these flowers.

Coolrooms are Necessary for Flower Shops

Some flower shops tend to store their cut flowers and foliage in buckets filled with a preservative solution inside a cold room. The simplicity of this method makes it popular among flower shop owners. However, doing this may not be efficient for cut flowers and foliage, especially for long-term storage. The fluctuation of temperatures within a specific area can be drastic. And if different types of flowers are situated in one similar area, then some of them might deteriorate faster than others.

The use of coolrooms, on the other hand, has been proven to be effective for flower shops due to the overall design of their system components. Additionally, most coolrooms have sufficient gap at the top so they can accommodate proper air circulation as the flowers are sent and stored in specific places. These coolrooms also consider the suitable temperature that will match the biological processes and requirements of these flowers. Normally, their cooling temperatures would range between 6 to 8°C.

Most coolrooms intended for storing cut flowers and foliage come with glass-panelled models and partitioned chambers. These specifications allow customers to have a great look at the products as well as the proper division of products. Roses are primarily located in the primary alcove, while back alcoves are meant to store less popular flowers.

C&M Coolroom Services Can Help You Out

If you need to obtain coolrooms for your flower shop, then you can contact us at C&M Coolroom Services. With more than 25 years of experience in servicing Melbourne and its surrounding areas in Victoria, we can easily cater for the full range of commercial and industrial coolrooms, freezer rooms, blast freezers, and controlled environments in shops, factories, laboratories, food processing and preparation premises. 

Mark Connelly
C&M Coolroom Services
E-mail: markconnelly@cmcoolrooms.com.au
Mobile: 0412 536 315

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