{"id":8094,"date":"2019-12-17T16:45:21","date_gmt":"2019-12-17T21:45:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newtruckload.rlgrandd.com\/shipping-plants-a-guide-to-transporting-greenhouse-flowers\/"},"modified":"2023-05-05T14:25:42","modified_gmt":"2023-05-05T18:25:42","slug":"shipping-plants-a-guide-to-transporting-greenhouse-flowers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newtruckload.rlgrandd.com\/shipping-plants-a-guide-to-transporting-greenhouse-flowers\/","title":{"rendered":"Shipping Plants: A Guide to Transporting Greenhouse Flowers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Shipping plants, like greenhouse flowers, can be a stressful process. With many factors to be aware of, like the time of year, the weather, and legal regulations, you could end up with a truckload full of wilted plants before you get them to the destination! Thankfully, with the right planning and careful execution, you can ship even the most delicate flowers over long distances. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shipping plants requires careful preparation to make sure they stay healthy during the trip. They should be kept at a consistent temperature to prevent damage to the leaves, and there should be enough moisture to keep the plants alive if they are being shipped a long distance. Other factors to be aware of are the packing methods, the timing of the delivery, and the weather outside.<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

About New York Flowers<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n
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New York is famous for its <\/span>colorful gardens and seasonal flower festivals <\/span><\/a>that attract thousands of visitors each year. Gardeners from all over the state participate in events like flower displays, competitions, and various other festivities that brighten up the streets with colorful blossoms. Many festivals also include live music, craft booths, and food and wine tastings, but the flowers always take the center-stage. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For people wanting to bring some bright flowers home to their own gardens, it\u2019s easy to get a few potted plants at their local hardware or home store. However, for companies shipping those New York Flowers to retailers, the process is hardly simple. When shipping across state lines, that process only gets more complicated. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn more about shipping freight from New York<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New York greenhouse flowers aren't the only florals flowing from the tri-state region. Learn about Shipping Garden Flowers<\/a> from New Jersey.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regulations for Shipping Plants<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As you can imagine, there are strict regulations regarding the shipping of plants around the world. But, did you know that the regulations for shipping live plants from one U.S. state to another are also strict? You can even find yourself in serious legal trouble if you try to ship live plants to a neighboring state without following all the appropriate regulations.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each state is going to have different regulations regarding the shipping of live plants. To make sure you are compliant with your state\u2019s laws, contact your state\u2019s department of natural resources. There are, however, a few regulations that are more universally applicable to all states. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most important thing to be aware of when transporting plants is the spread of invasive species. This is especially true for plants moving from the North-Eastern states like New York, New Jersey, and Massachusetts, where the Gypsy Moth has infested. <\/span>Gypsy Moths are terribly destructive to plants<\/span><\/a>, and their lack of natural predators in the U.S. allows them to reproduce to unmanageable numbers. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To prevent the spread of Gypsy Moths across the nation, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) dictates that any plants moving from a state infested with Gypsy Moths must be inspected prior to transportation. In addition, plants moving over state lines should be transported in sterile potting soil to curb the spread of other harmful pests, bacteria, and fungi.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

How to Keep Greenhouse Flowers Healthy During Transportation<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n
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Flowers are a delicate commodity, and they tend to be unforgiving if the conditions they are kept in become unfavorable for even a short period of time. A few minutes in a sweltering truck can effectively destroy the thin petals on any flowering plant, and a lack of humidity can leave your plants looking crisp. To avoid catastrophe, it is important for you to understand how to keep your plants healthy during shipment. You can prevent damage to your plants by packing them properly, and by informing your carrier of what needs to be done to maintain their quality.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Packing<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are several ways of packaging plants into a freight truck safely, but the choice you make is going to depend on the kind and number of plants you are shipping. A few of the most common ways are:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n