Bulb Notes
Do you know Flore Pleno?
Learn about this fascinating double-petaled tiger lily and and the secret gift it offers growers.
Lily Bulb Shipping
Learn how our special ordering system and drop shipping can help you grow a lily program with harvests over many months.
Late Winter Tulip Forcing
The dreaded gap. You’ve started bulb forcing. Next step: How do you build a seamless transition to your outdoor crops? Here are are the biggest mistakes we see growers make.
Next Stop: Flowering in the North
Will we see you at Flowering in the North? Learn more here.
Timing Winter Tulip Bulb Forcing
Wondering how to flush out a full season of bulb forcing. Consider the differences between “faster” tulips and “slower” ones. Then plan to grow both pre-cooled and untreated bulbs from each category. Learn more here about how to fill your gaps.
Don’t Forget to Reserve your Lily Bulbs!
Don’t forget to reserve your lily bulbs! Take a moment this winter to place a reservation. Lily bulbs begin arriving at our warehouse in early February and we are offering drop shipping for them until August. Learn more in this post.
SALE! Bulbs for Valentine’s Day Blooms
Ready for Valentine’s Day? It’s time to make your final preparations. And we’re here to get some bulbs to you if you still need some! Check out our sale on red tulip varieties.
Fact from Fiction: What Does a “Good” Bulb Look Like?
Every year, growers discard tons of bulbs that are good for growing. Protect your investment. Learn the differences between “ugly” and unhealthy bulbs in this post.
Fluoride Toxicity in Bulb Crops
What is Fluoride Toxicity and what do you need to know about it? View warnings, symptoms, and tips for prevention in this post.
Crate Growing Dutch Iris
Today we’re planting up 44 crates of Dutch iris at our home farm. Dutch iris can be forced into bloom from Jan to May in the US. Take a peek at what we’re up to.
Hyacinth Forcing Guide
Want to force some hyacinth bulbs this winter? Here is a handy guide.
Sustainability in Shipping Practices
Learn the steps we’re taking in 2024 to lower the impact of shipping our bulbs. Each year, we work to make improvements. Here’s what you can expect.
Tulip Warning: Preparing for the 2025 Tulip Season
What do several years of climate-change fueled challenges mean for the flower bulbs industry? Learn more in this post.
How to Force Dutch Iris Bulbs for Professional Cut Flower Production
Looking for more bulbs to force to supplement late winter/early spring flowers. Read on to learn how to force Dutch Iris.
Pending Strike to Slow Flower Bulb Trade
A 45,000-worker strike is poised to cripple importing and exporting on the US east coast. What does this mean for the flower bulb industry. Read on to learn.
World Ampersand Day
Sunday, September 8th is World Ampersand Day! Join us and celebrate with giveaways, sales, and donations to the Palestine Children's Relief Fund.
Tulip Bulb Harvest 2024
How is this summer’s tulip bulb harvest looking? Learn how bulbs are affected by weather over the last year. See how our new system helps customers choose their own wholesale substitutions when needed.
What are Curcuma and how do you grow them?
What are curcuma and how do you grow them as a cut flower crop? See our guide with helpful growing tips.
Growing Saffron: ‘Crocus Sativus’
Have you heard the buzz about growing saffron? We’ve got bulbs if you want to try! Learn more in this post.
Bulb Notes Archive:
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February 2025
- Feb 20, 2025 Do you know Flore Pleno? Feb 20, 2025
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January 2025
- Jan 31, 2025 Lily Bulb Shipping Jan 31, 2025
- Jan 27, 2025 Late Winter Tulip Forcing Jan 27, 2025
- Jan 9, 2025 Next Stop: Flowering in the North Jan 9, 2025
- Jan 4, 2025 Timing Winter Tulip Bulb Forcing Jan 4, 2025
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December 2024
- Dec 8, 2024 Don’t Forget to Reserve your Lily Bulbs! Dec 8, 2024
- Dec 8, 2024 SALE! Bulbs for Valentine’s Day Blooms Dec 8, 2024
- Dec 6, 2024 Fact from Fiction: What Does a “Good” Bulb Look Like? Dec 6, 2024
- Dec 3, 2024 Fluoride Toxicity in Bulb Crops Dec 3, 2024
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October 2024
- Oct 23, 2024 Crate Growing Dutch Iris Oct 23, 2024
- Oct 22, 2024 Hyacinth Forcing Guide Oct 22, 2024
- Oct 13, 2024 Sustainability in Shipping Practices Oct 13, 2024
- Oct 13, 2024 Tulip Warning: Preparing for the 2025 Tulip Season Oct 13, 2024
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September 2024
- Sep 29, 2024 How to Force Dutch Iris Bulbs for Professional Cut Flower Production Sep 29, 2024
- Sep 29, 2024 Pending Strike to Slow Flower Bulb Trade Sep 29, 2024
- Sep 5, 2024 World Ampersand Day Sep 5, 2024
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July 2024
- Jul 30, 2024 Stadium G Jul 30, 2024
- Jul 18, 2024 Tulip Bulb Harvest 2024 Jul 18, 2024
- Jul 18, 2024 What are Curcuma and how do you grow them? Jul 18, 2024
- Jul 18, 2024 Growing Saffron: ‘Crocus Sativus’ Jul 18, 2024
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June 2024
- Jun 18, 2024 6 Ways to Grow More Tulips on a Budget Jun 18, 2024
- Jun 17, 2024 Inside the Flower Bulb Industry Jun 17, 2024
- Jun 12, 2024 Our Most Popular Spring Flowers by Wholesale Bulb Pre-Order Jun 12, 2024
- Jun 11, 2024 The Vibrant History of Tiger Lilies: Nature's Striped Marvel Jun 11, 2024
- Jun 11, 2024 AOA Hybrid Lilies: A Guide for Flower Farmers Jun 11, 2024
- Jun 11, 2024 Exploring Lily Varieties: Understanding the Differences Between LA and OT Lilies Jun 11, 2024
- Jun 10, 2024 What are the differences? Common Lily Classes Explained Jun 10, 2024
- Jun 9, 2024 Lily Hunting in The Netherlands Jun 9, 2024
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May 2024
- May 15, 2024 Fall Bulb Timeline: How Wholesale Bulb Ordering Works May 15, 2024
- May 10, 2024 How to Force Daffodils May 10, 2024
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April 2024
- Apr 29, 2024 What’s the Difference? Narcissus, Daffodils, Tazettas, Paperwhites Apr 29, 2024
- Apr 23, 2024 Behind the Scenes: Tulip Day NYC Apr 23, 2024
- Apr 17, 2024 An Introduction to Ampersand Bulb Co. Apr 17, 2024