Because each gerbera flower is individually protected with an cup (small plastic sleeve), the gerbera flower will handle the transport period much better with out damaging the flower. By using the gerbera cups the gerbera flower will arrive at the florist or wholesaler in top quality, which reduce the chance of claims. 

The gerbera cups are available for mini, standard, and giant gerberas; 

The advantages of using Japanese cups compare to boxes or Flower rackets are;
* The gerberas are individually protected which decrease the chance of damaging the gerbera flower.
* The cost of the packaging and transport per gerbera flower are lower.
* Reducing transport cost by up to 50%.
* No more bent gerbera stems.
* Stem length of all the gerberas could be the same.
* Easy to transport the gerberas in water.


The advantages of using Japanese cups compared to netting are;
1- Reduce botrytis or mould which could build up in the transport period because the flower stays open.
2- You could use the gerbera cup-machine to put the cups on, which saves labour.
3- Less chance of botrytis or mould during transport because the cups are perforated.
4- Easy to remove from the gerberas.
5- Visually more attractive.

Gerbera cup machine;

There are gerbera cup machine operating in Australia, America, Canada, Chile, Japan and New Zealand with very satisfied comments of our customers, with the high labour cost in these countries the gerbera cup machine save growers a lot money on their labour cost. The gerbera cup machine is suitable for standard gerberas.

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