Can Sugar Keep Cut Flowers Fresh?
The Fix: Sugar
In Theory: Duplicates the sugar rush that occurs during
photosynthesis. It can, however, promote bacterial growth.
Day 1: One teaspoon of sugar is added to the water.
Day 4: Except for one limp stem, things look pretty good. One more packet
of sugar gets poured into the water.
Day 7: The flowers have burst open, and the petals are beginning to curl.
The Verdict: Uneven blooming and splayed stems, but the flowers are mostly intact.
