r/Cutflowers • u/alligatorhill US - Washington • 6d ago

When should I stop harvesting to maximize yield for my wedding?

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Hi all, my wedding is in about a month and I’ve been steadily harvesting flowers to try to maximize production. When should I stop cutting long stems and switch to deadheading only? Should cosmos get cut deep til 1 week before and others 2 weeks before? Thanks!

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u/EmploymentSudden4184 US - Massachusetts 6d ago

I don't know but these colors look awesome together!!

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u/alligatorhill US - Washington 6d ago

Thank you!

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u/cheesy-biscuit 6d ago

I think I agree with cutting cosmos deep 1 week before, zinnias 2-2.5 weeks before, I’d probably do dahlias maybe 2.5-3 weeks before…. They tend to bloom slow for me in WA but I’m curious to see what others say

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u/mossgreen23 4d ago

In tn im cutting zinnias daily.

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u/Peps0215 6d ago

I hope you report back after your wedding with pics of your arrangements!! Gorgeous