Guide to Creating Homemade Flower Food for Your Flower Bouquet

Keeping your flower bouquet fresh and vibrant is essential, and homemade flower food can help prolong their life. Here’s how to create your own simple and effective flower food.

Ingredients

1. Sugar – 2 tablespoons
   Sugar provides nourishment to the flowers, helping them to thrive.

2. White vinegar or lemon juice – 2 tablespoons
   Both help to lower the pH of the water, which allows the flowers to take up nutrients more effectively while also acting as a natural preservative.

3. Water – 1 quart (about 1 litre)
   Clean, lukewarm water is the best medium for your homemade flower food.

Instructions

1. Prepare the Water
   Start by filling a clean container with lukewarm water. Using lukewarm water helps dissolve the sugar more effectively.

2. Mix the Ingredients
   In a separate bowl, combine the sugar and vinegar (or lemon juice). Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.

3. Combine
   Pour the sugar mixture into the lukewarm water and stir gently to ensure it is well mixed.

4. Use Immediately
   Your homemade flower food is now ready to be used. Pour it into the vase or container where you will keep your bouquet.

Additional florist Tips

• Vase Preparation: Before adding flowers, ensure the vase is clean to prevent the growth of bacteria that may shorten the life of your blooms.

• Trim Stems: Before placing your flowers in the vase, trim about 1-2 cm off the stems at an angle. This helps improve water absorption.

• Change the Water: To keep your flowers fresh longer, change the water (with the homemade flower food) every few days.

• Avoid Direct Sunlight: Place the vase in a location that avoids direct sunlight and drafts to extend the life of your bouquet.

By following these steps, you can create a simple yet effective homemade flower food that will help your flowers flourish. Enjoy the beauty and fragrance of your bouquet for longer!