How to Harvest Bachelor's Buttons for your Cut Flower Garden // Northlawn Flower Farm

Today I'm sharing how to harvest bachelor's buttons! These flowers are also known as "cornflowers" and should be harvested right as they are about to crack open to 1/3 open. Make the initial cut deep into the central stem of the plant, above three sets of leaves. Make all additional cuts where the flower stem your cutting meets the main stem. Cut in the cool of the morning or evening with sterilized pruners and immediately place into cool water. You can expect a vase life of approx 5-7 days. These flowers benefit from floral preservative added into the water.