Bulb Notes
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.
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.
6 Ways to Grow More Tulips on a Budget
Here are some easy ways to order more bulbs on a start-up farm budget.
Inside the Flower Bulb Industry
How does the bulb industry work? Learn here how to trace the path of a variety from the selection of it’s parents in The Netherlands all the way to the fields and gardens here in the US/Canada.
Our Most Popular Spring Flowers by Wholesale Bulb Pre-Order
Our best selling spring flower bulbs! See our list of the 20 most popular spring flowers (according to wholesale reservations by our flower farmer customers).
The Vibrant History of Tiger Lilies: Nature's Striped Marvel
What’s the story with tiger lilies? Learn their intriguing history, meaning, and suggested uses for floral work.
AOA Hybrid Lilies: A Guide for Flower Farmers
What are AOA lilies? Learn about this lesser known category on here our blog!
Exploring Lily Varieties: Understanding the Differences Between LA and OT Lilies
Learn more about the most common kids of lilies! Understanding their differences can help you make informed purchases for your business.
What are the differences? Common Lily Classes Explained
Here’s a good place to start: Learn the differenced between Oriental lilies, Asiatic lilies, and Longiflorum (Trumpet) lilies.
Lily Hunting in The Netherlands
We’ve hunted down some of the world’s most interesting lily varieties. Read on to learn how we’re working to source unique products for our growers.
Bulb Notes Archive:
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December 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