Can Flower Food Keep Cut Flowers Fresh?
The Fix: Flower Food
In Theory: Contains a biocide to kill bacteria, an acidifier to
help stems drink water, and a sugar to nourish the blooms.
Day 1: One tablespoon from a packet is mixed into the water.
Day 4: Has sucked up more water than any other bouquet. Opening so beautifully that another tablespoon of the flower food isn't added
until Day 5.
Day 7: The full bouquet has a soft, dramatic droop and, though fading
fast, still gets Best in Show.
The Verdict: The winner of the bunch. (Flower food is available at florist shops.)
