Leikkokukkina
Leikkokukkina is the essive plural form of leikkokukka in Finnish, used to describe flowers intended for cutting and use in floral arrangements rather than as potted plants. In horticulture and floristry, the term designates a product category consisting of stems harvested for fresh-cut use. Flowers marketed as leikkokukkina are typically sold in bouquets or as stems for wholesalers, florists, and consumers creating arrangements.
Grown specifically for cut flowers, leikkokukkina are produced in greenhouses or fields, with emphasis on stem
Post-harvest handling involves recutting stems, removing lower leaves, keeping water clean, and applying conditioning methods to
Markets and uses: leikkokukkina are marketed to florists, wholesalers, and consumers for bouquets, weddings, and home
In practice, the category serves as a practical classification in floriculture and commerce, linking cultivation choices