Farmsoft quality control

Flower quality inspection app

Cut-flower QC for growers, bouquet makers, wholesalers and exporters: stem length, head size, opening stage, hydration, botrytis and vase-life checks per bunch, lot and box.

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AI assisted defect scoring from photos

Live results visible to office, sales and suppliers

PDF QC report e-mailed automatically

100% of inspections linked to lot traceability

Flower quality checks

Test	Measured as
Stem length	cm by grade (e.g. roses 40, 50, 60, 70 cm)
Head size	mm bud diameter
Opening stage	cut stage against spec
Stems per bunch	count
Hydration	water uptake and solution concentration
Vase life	days in test room

Flower quality inspection app – sample 2

Flower quality inspection app – sample 3

Flower defects to score

Botrytis (grey mould)
Bent neck
Leaf yellowing
Petal browning and bruising
Pests (thrips, mites)
Stem damage

Standards: Customer and auction specifications; phytosanitary rules of the importing country.

Storage conditions

Temperature	0–2 °C for most temperate flowers; 13 °C for tropicals
Relative humidity	90–95 %
Typical storage / shelf life	Variety dependent; cold chain is the main driver of vase life

Typical commercial ranges; confirm against your variety and customer spec.

QC at every stage

Incoming / receivalCheck every supplier delivery before it is accepted; reject or downgrade with photos.
Pre-packConfirm the lot meets the pack spec before it goes on the line.
Post-packSample finished cartons for weight, grade, label and defects.
StorageRe-inspect lots held in cool or controlled-atmosphere storage.
Pre-shippingFinal check on the pallet; the report travels with the shipment.
Customer claimsLink a claim to the original inspection, photos and temperatures.

How Producepak runs flower QC

Inspection templates per crop, customer and stage – your own tests, limits and scoring
Photos on every sample, with AI-assisted defect detection
Pass, downgrade or reject with automatic e-mail to the supplier or customer
Results linked to the lot, pallet, PO and invoice for traceability
Supplier and grower quality scorecards over time
Works on phones and tablets in the packhouse, cool room and field

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Questions

What does a flower quality inspection check?

Stem length, Head size, Opening stage, Stems per bunch, Hydration, Vase life. Each test has its own limits and scoring, set per customer and pack.

What are the most common flower defects?

Botrytis (grey mould), Bent neck, Leaf yellowing, Petal browning and bruising, Pests (thrips, mites), Stem damage.

What temperature should flower be stored at?

0–2 °C for most temperate flowers; 13 °C for tropicals at 90–95 % relative humidity; Variety dependent; cold chain is the main driver of vase life.

Which standards apply?

Customer and auction specifications; phytosanitary rules of the importing country.

Can suppliers see the result?

Yes. The inspection report, with photos, can be e-mailed to the grower or supplier automatically when the inspection is completed.