Crop scheduling to finish a crop at the most optimum time is part of the mix. Packaged in conventional unit sizes. Roses and carnations are packaged in bunches of 25, while the number is 10 for standard chrysanthemums, daffodils, gladioli, irises, snapdragons, tulips and most other fresh flowers. Pot plants are usually sold individually to full-service florists. A move to boxing is taking place to ease movement into and out of trucks.
Sleeves reduce plant volume and allow more plants to be shipped.
Rose growers have a history of product grading. Most sales over the phone. Each florist serviced once or twice per week. Growers generally near major population centers. Grower will have trucks for delivery and sales people.