Tulip Farming

#tulip Farming Overview of Tulip Farming in Holland 1. History • Tulips were introduced to the Netherlands in the 16th century from the Ottoman Empire. • The famous “Tulip Mania” in the 1630s marked the first speculative bubble, when tulip bulbs were sold for outrageous prices. • Since then, the Dutch have perfected tulip cultivation and made it a national symbol. ⸻ 2. Major Tulip Farming Regions • Bollenstreek (Bulb Region): Near cities like Lisse, Hillegom, and Noordwijkerhout — this is the most famous tulip-growing area. • Flevoland: The largest tulip-growing region by area today, including places like Dronten and Emmeloord. • North Holland: Particularly around Schagen and the Anna Paulowna polder. ⸻ 3. The Farmers • Dutch tulip farmers often come from generations of bulb cultivators. • They use advanced agricultural technology — from automated planting and harvesting machines to climate-controlled greenhouses. • Tulips are grown both for cut flowers and bulb exports (especially to the U.S., Japan, and Europe). ⸻ 4. Season & Harvest • Planting: Bulbs are planted in autumn (October–December). • Blooming Season: Fields burst into color from mid-March to early May. • Harvest: After blooming, farmers cut the flowers to let the bulbs grow stronger underground. Bulbs are harvested in early summer and stored for sale/export. Getting There - Attractions - Hotels - Food & Restaurants - Shopping -