Pre-treatment & Conditioning

Conditioners are essential for preserving crop or fruit quality. For instance, they can extend the vase life of flowers to maintain their freshness. Pre-treatment agents play a crucial role in preserving the appearance of plants and flowers post-harvest, preventing bud loss and leaf wilting. These agents effectively extend the cut flowers' lifespan. Royal Brinkman provides a wide selection of pretreatment & conditioning agents for professional horticulture.  

Pre-treatment agents 

Pre-treatment agents maintain and promote the condition of flowers after harvesting. A pre-treatment agent prevents buds, leaves or flowers from wilting and/or falling out prematurely. In addition, administration of pre-treatment agents leads to a longer vase life. Bacteria have no chance to develop in the water of the vase. Would you like to know more about why flowers should be treated with pre-treatment agents? Our specialist wrote an article about the importance of pre-treatment of harvested flowers.

In addition to the benefits of pre-treatment means, the use of such a means on many flower auctions mandatory. Pre-treatment agents provide a longer shelf life which is particularly useful in the distribution of flowers. In addition to the distribution, the retailer and consumer also benefit from the administration of pre-treatment agents, because the sales period may be longer.

Advantages of pre-treatment agents

The use of pre-treatment agents provides more flexibility in the context of distribution. This allows the plants to handle longer distribution. Because the flowers remain beautiful longer, a longer sales period is also possible. 

Importance of pre-treatment on flowers

In the world of floriculture, pre-treatment agents are no strangers. In fact, they often become a mandatory part of the flower delivery process, particularly for auction sales. But why is pre-treating cut flowers even more vital? The journey from the grower to the consumer's living room is a long one, and the goal is to ensure that the flowers retain their strength, beauty, and freshness throughout this extensive voyage. Neglecting pre-treatment could lead to increased failures along the supply chain and leave customers less satisfied. Some types of flowers even require mandatory pre-treatment as per auction regulations.

To achieve optimal pre-treatment for cut flowers, several crucial factors must be considered. Three key prerequisites include:
  • Hygiene: Cleanliness is of utmost importance in maintaining flower quality. Using clean buckets, tools, and ensuring a clean working environment are essential. Old or dirty water can have disastrous effects on your flowers.
  • Cooling: Each flower type has its ideal storage temperature, which can vary significantly. Even a few degrees too hot or too cold can negatively impact quality and cause damage. Monitoring temperature in cold storage areas and processing areas, as well as controlling humidity to prevent condensation and fungi growth, is vital.
  • Water quality: The source of water used for pre-treatment is crucial. Various water sources, such as 'Reversed Osmosis' water, spring water, groundwater, basin water, and tap water, have distinct properties. Understanding the characteristics of your water source and how to best utilize it is essential for effective pre-treatment.

The choice of the most suitable pre-treatment agent varies widely among different flower types. If you want to explore the ideal pre-treatment for your specific flowers, need further information, or wish to conduct a test, our experts are ready to assist you in making the right choice.

Differences of pre-treatment agents

Conditioning agents in horticulture 

When flowers, fruits and plants are transported to the retailer, it is very important that the harvested product is in optimal condition. Conditioning agents can be added to the product to, for example, extend the vase life of the flowers. Conditioning agents are part of the pre-treatment agents and are only applied when the crop is harvested. In addition to expanding vase life, conditioners have other functions:
  • Extending the presentation value of flowers and plants;
  • Reducing waste by avoiding dehydration;
  • Creating natural shine from leaves;
  • Ensuring freshness during transport;
  • Improve bud opening;
  • Prevent loss of leaves and flowers.

Buying pre-treatment and conditioning Agents

Looking for conditioning agents for your flowers and/or plants? Then you've come to the right place. Royal Brinkman offers a wide range of pre-treatment agents, including conditioning agents. On royalbrinkman.com you can order your required products quickly and easily. Do you have any questions or would you like personal advice? Then please contact our Crop Care product specialists.
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Pre-treatment & Conditioning

Conditioners are essential for preserving crop or fruit quality. For instance, they can extend the vase life of flowers to maintain their freshness. Pre-treatment agents play a crucial role in preserving the appearance of plants and flowers post-harvest, preventing bud loss and leaf wilting. These agents effectively extend the cut flowers' lifespan. Royal Brinkman provides a wide selection of pretreatment & conditioning agents for professional horticulture. 

Pre-treatment agents 

Pre-treatment agents maintain and promote the condition of flowers after harvesting. A pre-treatment agent prevents buds, leaves or flowers from wilting and/or falling out prematurely. In addition, administration of pre-treatment agents leads to a longer vase life. Bacteria have no chance to develop in the water of the vase. Would you like to know more about why flowers should be treated with pre-treatment agents? Our specialist wrote an article about the importance of pre-treatment of harvested flowers.

In addition to the benefits of pre-treatment means, the use of such a means on many flower auctions mandatory. Pre-treatment agents provide a longer shelf life which is particularly useful in the distribution of flowers. In addition to the distribution, the retailer and consumer also benefit from the administration of pre-treatment agents, because the sales period may be longer.

Advantages of pre-treatment agents

The use of pre-treatment agents provides more flexibility in the context of distribution. This allows the plants to handle longer distribution. Because the flowers remain beautiful longer, a longer sales period is also possible. 

Differences of pre-treatment agents

Each flower requires a different remedy, but what remedy do you need? There are many different pre-treatment agents, such as Rosaflor, Florissant and Florever. Whereas Florissant is mainly used by large consumers for cut flowers as a substitute for a chlorine tablet, Chrysal RVB is mainly used in the cultivation of roses, Hydrangea and Bouvardia. At the Dutch auction treatment with RVB is mandatory for some flower species. When you choose for a pre-treatment, you have to take a number of factors into account. For example, a number of pre-treatment agents must be administered for the auction feed, such as the agent Chrysal CVBN. Always check which agents are mandatory to meet the requirements of the auction. In addition, auctions also advise a number of pre-treatment agents to be applied. However, it depends on your crop which pre-treatment agent is suitable or mandatory. Our specialist will explain it to you. 

Importance of pre-treatment on flowers

In the world of floriculture, pre-treatment agents are no strangers. In fact, they often become a mandatory part of the flower delivery process, particularly for auction sales. But why is pre-treating cut flowers even more vital? The journey from the grower to the consumer's living room is a long one, and the goal is to ensure that the flowers retain their strength, beauty, and freshness throughout this extensive voyage. Neglecting pre-treatment could lead to increased failures along the supply chain and leave customers less satisfied. Some types of flowers even require mandatory pre-treatment as per auction regulations.

To achieve optimal pre-treatment for cut flowers, several crucial factors must be considered. Three key prerequisites include:
  • Hygiene: Cleanliness is of utmost importance in maintaining flower quality. Using clean buckets, tools, and ensuring a clean working environment are essential. Old or dirty water can have disastrous effects on your flowers.
  • Cooling: Each flower type has its ideal storage temperature, which can vary significantly. Even a few degrees too hot or too cold can negatively impact quality and cause damage. Monitoring temperature in cold storage areas and processing areas, as well as controlling humidity to prevent condensation and fungi growth, is vital.
  • Water quality: The source of water used for pre-treatment is crucial. Various water sources, such as 'Reversed Osmosis' water, spring water, groundwater, basin water, and tap water, have distinct properties. Understanding the characteristics of your water source and how to best utilize it is essential for effective pre-treatment.

The choice of the most suitable pre-treatment agent varies widely among different flower types. If you want to explore the ideal pre-treatment for your specific flowers, need further information, or wish to conduct a test, our experts are ready to assist you in making the right choice.

Conditioning agents in horticulture 

When flowers, fruits and plants are transported to the retailer, it is very important that the harvested product is in optimal condition. Conditioning agents can be added to the product to, for example, extend the vase life of the flowers. Conditioning agents are part of the pre-treatment agents and are only applied when the crop is harvested. In addition to expanding vase life, conditioners have other functions:
  • Extending the presentation value of flowers and plants;
  • Reducing waste by avoiding dehydration;
  • Creating natural shine from leaves;
  • Ensuring freshness during transport;
  • Improve bud opening;
  • Prevent loss of leaves and flowers.

Buying of pre-treatment and conditioning Agents

Looking for conditioning agents for your flowers and/or plants? Then you've come to the right place. Royal Brinkman offers a wide range of pre-treatment agents, including conditioning agents. On royalbrinkman.com you can order your required products quickly and easily. Do you have any questions or would you like personal advice? Then please contact our Crop Care product specialists.