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First Stage

The tulip bulbs are planted from mid-September to mid-November. During this period, the soil is moist. This fosters the growth of the bulb under the ground. In the first cycle of growth, the roots start growing from the bulb to form a strong root system. If you have planted the bulbs in the month of October, you can expect a strong root system by December.

Second Stage

When the snow-covered soil begins to thaw towards the end of winter, you can see a healthy green shoot coming out from a tulip bulb. By early or mid April, the tulips would start to bloom. The flowering season continues till mid-May. During the flowering season, the leaves of the tulips develop.

Third/Final Stage

The foliage plays an important role in the life cycle of tulips. The leaves should never be cut, as they are responsible for the process of photosynthesis. The food derived from solar energy is stored in the form of carbohydrate in the bulbs. This food is required for the growth and the flowering process of tulips in the following year. Gradually, the leaves turn yellow and wither away. Thereafter, the bulbs enter a state of dormancy after completing the yearly cycle.

Tulips have been cultivated for nearly 500 years. There are several thousand hybrid varieties available today. They are classified into 15 classes on the basis of the season of bloom, parentage, and various floral characteristics. There is a huge demand for tulips in the flower market around the globe.

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