Tulips are spring-flowering bulbs that need a prolonged period of cold temperature to grow and bloom properly. In most of the United States, this cold period is provided naturally by a winter spent planted outside in the ground. However, bulbs planted in warmer regions of the country in growing zones 11-7b including the Deep South, the desert Southwest, and most of California do not get the cold temperature they need because the outdoor ambient temperature and soil temperatures in the winter are warmer than what the tulip bulb requires for proper bud and flower development.

To reach their proper flowering development in warmer regions, they must be given time pre-cooling at (34-45 degrees F) for 6 to 12 weeks before planting. Bulbs that don’t get sufficient cooling will have stunted growth, shorter stems and deformed flowers. We’ve done that pre-cooling for you here on our farm in our temperature and humidity controlled coolers ensure optimum health and viability of the bulb.

Our bulbs have received the minimum amount of chill time for successful flower development. It's best to plant immediately upon receipt of your order to ensure bulb viability however if you need to store them to plant at a later date, you can place in a cool, dark well ventilated location (34-50 degrees F) for an additional few weeks. We recommend planting no later than January 1st.

Don't live in a warm growing zone? You can still purchase bulbs from us too! As long as your ground isn't frozen you can plant our pre-cooled bulbs. 

Read more on our Blogs → What Are Pre-Cooled Tulip Bulbs,  Growing Tulips: The Story of Our Pre-Cooled Bulbs and 4 Tips For Growing Tulips In A Warm Climate

SHIPPING: Shipping fees are calculated at checkout. Preview your shipping cost by visiting your shopping cart after adding items.We aim to get your order out to you as soon as possible. Orders can take up to 1-2 days for processing before they leave our farm plus the additional shipping days in transit depending on the shipping service you select at checkout.

*Fresh Flower Bouquets and Oversized, Heavy or Bulky Items (select baskets, water wands, fertilizers and soil bags) are excluded from our free shipping promotion. Shipping fees for these items are calculated based on quantity, size & weight. If your order qualifies, we’ll automatically apply free shipping at checkout. Read more about Shipping & Delivery rates and exclusions in our Help Center here. 

NURSERY PICK-UP: Our farm nursery is located in Live Oak, California (95953). We are not open to the general public with regular retail shopping hours. We offer pick-up for orders placed on our website by appointment only.  We have appointment times available Wednesday-Saturday. To pick up from the farm, first place an order online and select “Farm Nursery Pick-Up” at checkout.

After you place your order, you will receive an order confirmation email with a LINK to schedule your pick-up appointment online. Nursery address is provided after your appointment is made. Should you not be able to pick up your order on one of our nursery pick-up dates, we can ship your order to you for an additional shipping fee.

All nursery orders MUST BE PICKED UP WITHIN 10 DAYS of your original order date. If your order is not picked up within 10 days, it will be refunded and your items returned to our inventory. You are welcome to re-purchase them again (if available) and schedule a new pick-up appointment.

Tulips are spring-flowering bulbs that need a prolonged period of cold temperature to grow and bloom properly. In most of the United States, this cold period is provided naturally by a winter spent planted outside in the ground. However, bulbs planted in warmer regions of the country in growing zones 11-7b including the Deep South, the desert Southwest, and most of California do not get the cold temperature they need because the outdoor ambient temperature and soil temperatures in the winter are warmer than what the tulip bulb requires for proper bud and flower development.

To reach their proper flowering development in warmer regions, they must be given time pre-cooling at (34-45 degrees F) for 6 to 12 weeks before planting. Bulbs that don’t get sufficient cooling will have stunted growth, shorter stems and deformed flowers. We’ve done that pre-cooling for you here on our farm in our temperature and humidity controlled coolers ensure optimum health and viability of the bulb.

Our bulbs have received the minimum amount of chill time for successful flower development. It's best to plant immediately upon receipt of your order to ensure bulb viability however if you need to store them to plant at a later date, you can place in a cool, dark well ventilated location (34-50 degrees F) for an additional few weeks. We recommend planting no later than January 1st.

Don't live in a warm growing zone? You can still purchase bulbs from us too! As long as your ground isn't frozen you can plant our pre-cooled bulbs. 

Read more on our Blogs → What Are Pre-Cooled Tulip Bulbs,  Growing Tulips: The Story of Our Pre-Cooled Bulbs and 4 Tips For Growing Tulips In A Warm Climate

SHIPPING: Shipping fees are calculated at checkout. Preview your shipping cost by visiting your shopping cart after adding items.We aim to get your order out to you as soon as possible. Orders can take up to 1-2 days for processing before they leave our farm plus the additional shipping days in transit depending on the shipping service you select at checkout.

*Fresh Flower Bouquets and Oversized, Heavy or Bulky Items (select baskets, water wands, fertilizers and soil bags) are excluded from our free shipping promotion. Shipping fees for these items are calculated based on quantity, size & weight. If your order qualifies, we’ll automatically apply free shipping at checkout. Read more about Shipping & Delivery rates and exclusions in our Help Center here. 

NURSERY PICK-UP: Our farm nursery is located in Live Oak, California (95953). We are not open to the general public with regular retail shopping hours. We offer pick-up for orders placed on our website by appointment only.  We have appointment times available Wednesday-Saturday. To pick up from the farm, first place an order online and select “Farm Nursery Pick-Up” at checkout.

After you place your order, you will receive an order confirmation email with a LINK to schedule your pick-up appointment online. Nursery address is provided after your appointment is made. Should you not be able to pick up your order on one of our nursery pick-up dates, we can ship your order to you for an additional shipping fee.

All nursery orders MUST BE PICKED UP WITHIN 10 DAYS of your original order date. If your order is not picked up within 10 days, it will be refunded and your items returned to our inventory. You are welcome to re-purchase them again (if available) and schedule a new pick-up appointment.