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In this episode of Dirt on Flowers, Lyndsay and Shannon share an in-depth conversation about growing tulips. They cover planting techniques, including no-till and dump methods, harvest timing, and wet versus dry storage. The hosts discuss labor efficiency, pricing strategies for retail and wholesale, and calculating true bulb costs by factoring in roughly 30% waste. They also offer advice on handling blown-open tulips, managing short stems, and selecting reliable varieties. The episode wraps up with encouragement to plan carefully, avoid overordering, and approach tulip farming with realistic expectations.
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