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Final report. I replaced the Mylar with aluminum foil. It's got a lower WVTR (water vapor transmission rate) and conforms better for the seal. After 10 days (Erev Sukkot to this morning) being on a table the entire time, the rayon and tyvek wrapper worked phenomenally. Hadassim & aravot in great

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The best method for keeping hadassim & aravot fresh for all of Sukkot is disputed. As I don't have enough fridge room and find damp paper toweling and foil primitive at best I have moved into the 21st century. 4 mil Mylar, Tyvek 10G, and 70gsm Rayon. Four days; still damp; vegetation is great shape.

shape. A few leaves fell off but no black spots. The rayon was still damp; I never needed to redampen it. I think it could go another 4-5 days. Best of all, once the rayon dries I can put these in my lulav case and reuse them next year.

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