Frequently Asked Questions & Answers

Organic Bulbs

What is the difference between organic and conventional bulbs?

Organic bulbs are grown without chemical pesticides or artificial fertilizers. They thrive in healthy, living soil and are naturally made resistant to diseases. Conventional (regular) bulbs are often intensively treated or sprayed with substances that are harmful to the soil, bees, and other insects.

How can I identify an organic bulb?

All organic products must come with an organic certificate. In the Netherlands, this certificate is issued by Skal Bio-Control with the well-known NL-BIO-01 seal. In Belgium, for example, it is BE-BIO-01. It is also important to note that all organic products must include the word “BIO” in the product title – this is called organic labeling. Please pay close attention, as many companies sell a few organic products, leading you to assume that their entire range is organic.

Why are organic bulbs better for insects?

Because they are not treated with harmful chemicals, organic bulbs are safe for bees and other beneficial insects. Many varieties, such as crocuses, botanical tulips and ornamental alliums, are also an important food source in early spring.

Aren't all bulbs organic?

No, not all bulbs are grown naturally. In conventional bulb cultivation, many harmful pesticides are generally used.

Are organic bulbs better?

All bulb varieties selected for organic cultivation are robust and disease-resistant. Organic bulbs come from healthy soil, have more vitality, and perform better in subsequent years.

Do all your organic bulbs come from the Netherlands?

Yes, we work with 9 organically certified growers who all cultivate in the Netherlands and hold the NL-BIO-01 Dutch Agriculture certificate from Skal.

What does the indicated bulb size, such as 11/+, mean?

11/+ indicates that the bulb has a circumference of 11 centimeters or more. The bulb is measured at 11 centimeters around, which is the standard size for most tulip bulbs.

Why are some varieties temporarily sold out?

Because we work with seasonal cultivation, the supply is limited and variable. Some varieties sell out quickly or are harvested only once a year. This makes them especially unique and ensures that our assortment changes slightly from year to year.

Are organic bulbs more sustainable for my garden?

Yes, absolutely. Because they come from healthy soil and are not reliant on artificial additives, they are ideal for a garden that functions in natural balance. They promote soil life, attract beneficial insects, and contribute to biodiversity.

Planting Organic Bulbs, Tubers, and Rhizomes

Can organic bulbs be planted in pots?

Yes, organic bulbs are excellent for pots, containers, or even balcony boxes. Just make sure to use a pot with good drainage and sufficient depth, depending on the type. A layer of gravel at the bottom helps to drain excess water.

Do I need to replant organic bulbs every year?

Many organic bulbs are perennial and will return on their own as long as they are planted in a suitable spot. Allow the foliage to die back naturally after blooming so that the bulb can store energy for the next year. Some varieties even naturalize and become a bit more vigorous each year.

When is the best time to plant organic bulbs?

It depends on the type of bulb:

• Spring bloomers (such as tulips, daffodils, crocuses): plant in autumn (September – December).
• Summer bloomers (such as dahlias, gladioli): plant in spring (March – June).
• Autumn bloomers (such as autumn-flowering crocuses): plant in summer (July – September).

In all product descriptions, you will find at the bottom of the page exactly when and how a bulb should be planted.

Payment and Delivery

How can I pay?

Payment is available via iDeal, Klarna, PayPal, Sofort, Stripe, Bancontact, and cash at our stand. (see Events Calendar)

How long does it take to receive my package?

Spring bloomers are delivered within 5 business days. You will receive a notification from us once your order has been shipped.

Which postal company do you use?

We ship our orders via PostNL.

Returns

How long do I have to make a return?

You have 30 days to return your order. Please note that you are responsible for the return shipping costs. For more information, please refer to the refund policy page.

Guarantee and Quality

What guarantee do you offer?

We obviously regret it if a product does not meet your expectations. In that case, please contact our customer service as soon as possible so we can find a suitable solution. We offer a one-year guarantee on bloom and growth for all our products.

What quality do you deliver?

All of our products come with a Skal bio certificate and are inspected by the BKD (bulb inspection service) or Nak-Tuinbouw. Every product is hand-selected prior to shipping to ensure top quality. Even when you visit us at our market booth, you can choose the largest bulb from the collection yourself. We do not use pre-packaged bulbs so that we can better monitor the quality. It can happen that bulbs, which have been packaged long in advance, begin to rot in the bag – and we want to avoid that at all costs.

Do you sell true-to-color and true-to-type?

Yes, we guarantee that the colors and varieties we offer, as shown in the photos and product descriptions, match the final result.

Are you certified yourselves?

We are certified by Skal Bio-Control to trade organic products (see certification). We are also certified to produce European plant passports. Our phytosanitary number is: NL-571278051.

Bloomopoints

How do I see how many Bloomopoints I have?

To earn Bloomopoints, you need to create an account. After signing up or logging in, click on Rewards at the bottom left of your screen. Your total Bloomopoints will be displayed next to your name. In the shopping cart, you will also see how many Bloomopoints you have, which you can redeem. In the menu under the “About” section, there is a page dedicated to Bloomopoints.

What can I do with my Bloomopoints?

You can redeem 1000 Bloomopoints for a 10% discount code or 2000 points for a discount code worth €10 off at checkout.

I already follow you on Instagram and I like your Facebook page – do I still get Bloomopoints?

If you complete the required action, the Bloomopoints will be automatically added to your account balance.

How do I find my discount codes?

By clicking on Rewards at the bottom left of your screen, you will see “My Discount Codes”. At the bottom of the page, under “My History”, your redeemed discount codes are listed.

How long do Bloomopoints remain valid?

Your accumulated Bloomopoints remain valid indefinitely.

For more information about earning Bloomopoints, please refer to the Bloomopoints page.