Vase life and shelf-life tests

How does it work?

We test your flowers and plants several times a year for vase life and important quality characteristics such as bud opening and leaf quality. The results are immediately available online in FlorEsearch. You can compare them with previous tests. Want to give buyers extra confidence? Download your test results from the FlorEsearch dashboard and make them public to buyers - visible on the clock face and in online marketplaces.

What do we offer for flowers?

As an individual grower, you can have a vase life test done. Afterwards, you will receive a comprehensive report with the results, including a qualitative analysis and photos from our quality specialist.

A vase life test provides insight into, among other things, the vase life of a flower, making it an important measure of consumer value.
The test assesses both quantitative traits (such as bud opening) and qualitative traits (such as degree of wilting).

What do we offer for plants?

As an individual grower, you can have a shelf-life test done. Afterwards, you will receive a comprehensive report with the results, including a qualitative analysis and photos from our quality specialist.

A shelf-life test provides insight into the shelf-life of a (potted) plant, making it an important measure of consumer value.
The test assesses both quantitative traits (such as the percentage of open flowers) and qualitative traits (such as leaf yellowing and leaf desiccation).

Want to know how your quality compares to that of fellow growers in your product group? Then choose Benchmark Vase Life (as an integral part of the RFHQ), available for flowers as well as plants. This service is specially designed for groups of growers and cannot be purchased individually. The number of available groups is limited. Want to know if there is a benchmark for your group? If so, contact your account manager or our Client Contact Centre.

Understanding the quality of your product in 4 steps

When you use a Vase life and shelf-life test, there are 4 steps we follow after signing up to the service.

For us, it is important to deliver top quality. Benchmark Vase Life reports let you know if you are on the right track.

Steef de Lange of Nolina on Benchmark Vase Life

Interested? Contact us

Want to use a Vase life and shelf-life test? We'd be delighted to assist you. Please contact your account manager or our Client Contact Centre for further information.

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All about Vase life and shelf-life tests

What do Vase life and shelf-life tests entail?

You can have your flowers and plants tested for vase life and ornamental value at Royal FloraHolland's Post Harvest Knowledge Centre. By doing so, you will know exactly what the quality of your products is like and reduce the risk of complaints. The Post Harvest Knowledge Centre works on the basis of VBN research standards.

Who am I in contact with when I use the service?

The service is carried out by a quality specialist from the Post Harvest Knowledge Centre.

What do Vase life and shelf-life tests cost?

Are you interested in our services and want more information or a no-obligation quote? Please contact your account manager or our Client Contact Centre.

How can I get in touch?

Let's work together to see how we can help you. We are happy to answer all your questions. Please contact your account manager or our Client Contact Centre.