Miami plays a crucial role in handling around 90% of the roses and fresh cut flowers for Valentine's Day in the US. Customs officials inspect millions of stems at Miami International Airport, ensuring the flowers are pest-free before distribution across the country.
About 90% of all Valentine's Day flowers pass through Miami's airport from South America before being sent across the U.S. https://t.co/Op38kZ2ahq
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While Valentine’s Day may not be known as a busy time for air travel, it’s a busy time at Miami International Airport, where many of the nation’s fresh cut flowers arrive from South America. https://t.co/Y0RnIVoBbf
Around 90% of the roses and fresh cut flowers being sold for Valentine's Day in the US come through Miami, according to U.S. Customs and Border Patrol. https://t.co/gw1ErrnR2m
How Miami deals with 90% of US Valentine's Day flowers. Watch as customs officials check through thousands of bunches, totalling millions of stems, looking for exotic pests. https://t.co/riIqU0lgai https://t.co/KkioDXvyOY