Arri London > wrote in message >...
> Julia Altshuler wrote:
>
> They seem to have the most flavour when the rose has just opened fully,
> but the petals haven't curved backwards yet. So definitely before they
> are ready to fall off.
> Might vary with the type of rose and the climate. Pick them first thing
> in the morning.

She's right - they have the highest moisture content in the morning.
As long as you haven't sprayed them, or used any systemic pesticides,
they should be fine. If you need to buy roses, I've read that Trader
Joe's gets their flowers from an organic nursery - and they're
reasonably priced.

- Chris
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