Rant: I used to throw out so many roses before I tried a new trick with sugar

For years, I'd watch roses droop after maybe 4 days in the cooler. Last month, a grower from the San Diego flower market told me to add 2 tablespoons of plain white sugar to the vase water instead of just the packet food. My test batch lasted a full 7 days before they started to go. Has anyone else tried this or have a different trick for rose longevity?

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janab8215d ago

That sugar trick never worked for me, honestly.

the_pat15d ago

Yeah same here, it totally failed for me too. Tried it with fruit flies last summer and they just ignored the sugar water completely. Ended up having to buy those sticky traps instead. Felt like such a waste of time mixing it all up. Some tricks just don't work for everyone I guess.