Post Harvest Science and Secrets with Farmer Bailey

[@michellejames5953]

Very informative! Thank you

[@Lavender_May_American_Rooted]

I’m so glad you started your own channel. I’ve been following your guest appearances on YT for at least the last year. So, I’m excited you started your own channel. Does CVBN work internally in the flower or externally on stem? Does the stem need to be fully submerged in the solution or can the solution just be 2-3”?

[@farmerbaileyplugs]

CVBN, also known as "Gerbera Tabs" is essentially Chlorine. It sterilizes the stems and the bucket. Being a volatile gas, the Chlorine dissipates with time. A small amount may be absorbed into the plant, but in general this product is used for surface sterilization for plants with "dirty" stems. These are usually slightly fuzzy or hairy stems that allow bacteria to proliferate. Gerberas, Zinnias, Sunflowers for example. It also is said to neutralize Daffodil "slime."