Cut Flowers · Export programme

Carnations

Dianthus caryophyllus

Hardy stems suit longer journeys, but petal edges and colour must be protected from condensation.

Under validationFlower programmes are being validated.

Programme facts

How we ship Carnations

Growing regionsYunnan Kunming (year-round)

Pack formatMAP crate or tray, with a gas formula matched to the crop

Temperature0–5 °C from pack house to arrival

Typical buyersFlorists, wholesale

MOQ & lead timeConfirmed for each season and route

Arrival standardAgreed with the buyer before shipment

Process

Every step keeps the cold chain and the modified atmosphere intact.

Harvest & pre-coolPicked at the right maturity and cooled fast at the farm base.

Gas formula & packAir is replaced with the crop’s gas mix in 3–5 seconds and sealed in MAP crates or trays.

Reefer at 0–5 °CThe temperature is logged through loading, transit and every handoff.

Arrival checkProduct is inspected against the standard agreed before shipment.

Buyer questions

Not yet confirmed. A crop-specific trial comes first, and we only recommend sea freight when arrival quality meets the agreed standard.

The product and variety, origin, destination port, expected volume and how you ship today. Season details and files can follow after we reply.

We agree an arrival standard with the buyer before shipment and inspect against it at destination. Temperature records travel with the shipment.

Tell us the origin, destination and volume. We’ll tell you what needs testing on your route.