Post-production care and handling

Key print resources:

Guide to Interior Plant Specifications - Resource from Associated Landscape Contractors of America includes minimum cultural requirements for many interior plants as well as information on interior landscaping business practices.

The Commercial Storage of Fruits, Vegetables, and Florist and Nursery Stocks - Extensive USDA handbook on care and handling of plants and cut flowers, as well as fruits and vegetables.

Links:

The Chain of Life Network® - A website maintained by Dr. George Staby, is a comprehensive assembly of information that can be used by growers, wholesalers, florists, supermarkets, brokers, breeders, importers, educators, bouquet manufacturers, associations, students, and floral supply companies to improve the performance of cut flowers and greens, cuttings, plugs, and foliage, flowering and bedding plants. Floral marketing and consumer information also included.