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We continue to receive updates from the farm as final harvests are completed. If your order is greatly impacted, we will be sure to keep customers updated. If you have requested substitutions and we can accommodate that, then you will be receiving tulip bulbs. We have listed varieties known to be impacted for 2024 below.
At this time, we will not offer our full tulip listing in an effort to be sure to not over sell an item that may not be viable.
We encourage everyone to have an open mind as you plan your Fall planting. This can be a great opportunity to try something new or offer something different to your customer base.
Our customers are top priority and we ensure that as soon as we know more, you will know as well.
Let us also take time to send positive vibes and prayers to the Tulip suppliers in The Netherlands. This is a very stressful time for many people and they are in the thick of this.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Not Available for 2024
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Limited Stock - Subs will be given as necessary
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| • | Border or Bed |
| • | Container |
| • | Cut Flower/Foliage |
| • | Indoor Forcing / Pot Forcing |
| • | Low Maintenance |
| • | Mass Planting |
| • | Spring Bloomer |
| • | Upright |
| • | Spring |
Storage after arrival:
Bulbs should be unpacked immediately upon arrival, ventilate if not immediately planted. Store at 58-65°F - do not store with fresh fruit, vegetables or other ethylene producing products.
Planting Medium/Planting Procedure
Planting medium can be any commercial soil or soil mix as long as it has good drainage and allows for undisturbed root growth. pH level should be 6-7 and soil should have a low soluble salt level. The following soil mixes have shown the best results: Fafard #2, Fafard #3-B, Fafard #4, Metro 350, Metro 360, Metro 500, Fison Sunshine #4. Plant bulbs with the flat side outside of the container and the top of the bulb should be level with the container rim. Use either clay or plastic pot but make sure good drainage is available. There should be at least 2" of growing medium under the base of the bulb to allow for a good root structure. They also prefer a rather deep, loamy soil with good drainage. The leaves are broad or linear. Tulips can be used in pots, borders, perennial gardens or beds. Use a well-drained, composted site. Plant bulbs outdoors to that the soil is 6" above the bulb nose. Use 40-60 bulbs per square yard, space bulbs 5" apart (approx 4-7 per sq. ft.) Bulb size determines exact spacing and planting depth. Plant forcing bulbs at soil level.
Cooling
Cooling is the most important step in successfully growing flower bulbs. The main rule for almost all tulips is 14-16 weeks of cool temperature at or below 48°F.
Watering
Water every other day. Always make sure that watering is done directly into the pot and not over the crop.
Fertilizer
Fertilize in the greenhouse only, not in the cooler. Use calcium nitrate at a rate of 2 lbs. per 100 gallons of water.
Height Control for Pots
The product A'Rest (ancymidol) has worked very effectively in controlling the length of the tulips in pots. However, varieties react differently at different times of the year to the same application. It is important that the forcers guide is consulted before using this product.
