U-Pick Tulips

2025 U-Pick Tulips FAQ

 

How much do the flowers cost?

We’ve managed to keep costs the same this season. Our tulips cost $1.50 each and include the bulb.

 

How do I pay?

You may leave cash in the blue cash box located on the wall by the tent or pay with Venmo or PayPal (QR codes are on the table). Venmo: @hawriverfruitco PayPal: info@hawriverfruit.com

 

How does u-pick work?

U-pick tulips are self-service on the honor system. This allows us to have flexible hours. 

 

We have shovels that you may borrow (please return them to help us keep costs low). Tulips are very hardy, so they don't need water for the ride home, especially if you leave them attached to their bulb. Even if they look a little limp, putting cut stems in a vase of cool water will perk them right up.

 

How long will you have tulips?

Tulip season tends to last about three weeks, maybe four, depending on bloom timing and weather. All updates are posted on social media and our website.

 

Do you allow professional photographers?

Yes, for a small fee and with a reservation. Please contact us via Facebook, Instagram, or email (info@hawriverfruit.com) for more information and to reserve a slot.

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How do I care for my tulips?

Tulips are very hardy, so they don't need water for the ride home, especially if you leave them attached to their bulb. Even if they look a little limp, putting cut stems in a vase of cool water will perk them right up.

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Once cut from the bulb, tulips will continue to grow, or "dance" in the vase. If you cut a all of the foliage and main stem from its bulb, your best option is to compost the bulb. Because bulbs gain all their energy for next year's blooms from the flower and foliage, the bulb may not be able to absorb enough energy for a new bloom, or the flower may be much smaller next season. Your bulb may produce foliage, but it will most likely not bloom for a year or more while it works to store that energy from the sun.

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How can I replant my tulips?

If you are replanting the tulips from our field into your home garden, make sure you hydrate your tulips well upon replanting. They may droop for about a day while the roots adjust to the shock and work to absorb water. 

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For the best chance of blooms next year, let your tulip foliage remain until it begins to shrivel and die back. We have the best success with blooms in subsequent seasons when we dig up the bulbs and store in a cool, dry place until replanting time in the fall. Tulips don't like wet feet, so they will rot with excessive moisture. Deer and other critters also love tulips, so you'll want to keep an eye out for them.