Van
Diemen Quality Bulbs grows approximately 15 ha of tulip bulbs per year for contract
supply and, dominantly, sale. A wholesale price list is produced annually in late
August for the following December/January harvest, and is available on request
to Australian customers wishing to purchase over 1,000 bulbs.
Export
Currently,
we export up to 1 million bulbs per year to the Northern Hemisphere, mainly Holland. Van Diemen Quality
Bulbs is very interested in enquiries from other markets for supply of bulbs for
flower production. The best export months are February and March.
Cut
Flower Growers
We
grow a wide range of cut flower varieties for box culture as well as some single
late tulips for soil production. Varieties grown include Ile de France, Ad Rem,
Barcelona, Negrita, Golden Parade, Purple Flag,
Strong Gold and Snow Lady.
Single
late varieties include Menton, Maureen, La Courtine, Burgundy
Lace, Milano, Sauternes, Camargue, Batavia
and Halcro.
Dry
Bulb Sales
A
large range of tulip varieties for the dry bulb trade are grown and available
from mid-January to April. Bulbs are available in sizes 10-11, 11-12 & 12-14.