U-Pick Tulips
2024 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.
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.
Once cut from the bulb, tulips will continue to grow, or "dance" in the vase. If you cut a tulip 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 will not be able to absorb enough energy for a new bulb. 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.
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.
For the best chance of blooms next year, let your tulips stand until they begin to shrivel and die back. Then, either dig up the bulbs and store in a cool, dry place until replanting time in the fall, or leave the bulbs in the ground for next year. 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.
U-Pick Prices
2024 Tulip U-Pick
Tulips are $1.50 each and include the bulb. There is no admission fee.
Our U-Pick is self-service on the honor system during opening hours. We accept Venmo (@hawriverfruitco), PayPal (info@hawriverfruit.com), and cash at all times. Should you prefer a staffed experience, please email or text to set up a time for your visit.
We cannot make change, so please plan accordingly.
U-Pick Procedures
Please check our website and social media (Facebook and Instagram) for opening times and field conditions.
Because we are primarily self-service, we like to keep things simple. Any deals will be posted on social media and written on a board at the farm stand along with current prices. You can add up your total and place cash in the honor system cash box located at the stand or pay via Venmo. If you pay cash during self-service times, we will not be able to provide change, so please plan accordingly.
Please only pick what you intend to pay for and take home. We want everyone to be able to enjoy the beauty of our flower field. Feel free to snap pictures and tag us on Facebook and Instagram (@hawriverfruitco)!
Please note: We do not have public restroom facilities on site this season (they will be coming as soon as we can get them in!), so plan accordingly.
Leashed, well-behaved dogs are allowed, but keep in mind we have pets and free range hens. Service animals are always allowed. If you need to bring a service animal, please let us know ahead of time so that we can make sure our animals will not interfere.
If you or a member of your group have a severe bee allergy, this may not be the activity for you. Our flowers need bees and there will be bees in the field hard at work pollinating our flowers, so keep this in mind.
Professional photographers are welcome for a small fee. Please email us for further information and appointments.