Description
This Tulip Production workshop will offer a breadth of information to help you to decide if this is a venture for you and your operation. If you are already producing tulips, this session will cover various facets that may help to improve your efficiency and bottom-line.
No matter your acreage or extent of your ideas, our experienced panelists, who all run successful tulip operations of various sizes and from various parts of the US, will cover the gamut of information including:
- Diversification of Bulb varieties, sizes and selections
- Planting & Production methods including Greenhouse, High-Tunnels, Raised Beds, Field production
- Forced production
- Management of pests, animals, diseases, physiological disorders
- Harvest & Post-Harvest handling
- Saving bulbs for multi-year use vs. Starting with new bulbs every year
- Retail, Wholesale, Fundraisers, UPick
- Events, Photos, Ticketing, Promotion
You will leave this workshop with a greater understanding of just what it takes to successfully grow and maintain tulips on your farm, as well as how to create value-added events and experiences for your guests to enjoy and look forward to year after year.
