Spring is on the horizon here in Rhode Island (we promise!), and that means that another beautiful tulip season will also soon be upon us. Tulips tend to start blooming in late April here on the East Coast, and when that happens, Wicked Tulips turns into a rich, colorful paradise. If you have yet to visit Rhode Island’s only tulip farm, here’s why you should consider a trip.
Wicked Tulips Flower Farm is known throughout New England for its absolutely beautiful bulbs.
Wicked Tulips Flower Farm / Google In fact, it is the only U-pick tulip event in New England.
It all started when the flower-loving when Keriann met Jeroen Koeman, who came from a Dutch family of tulip growers.
Wicked Tulips Flower Farm / Facebook After they got married, they started EcoTulips LLC in Virginia in 2009.
In 2015, the couple moved to Rhode Island and founded Wicked Tulips, and we’re very glad they did.
Sherah Casparius / Google Rhode Island’s cooler climate lends itself better to tulip farming. And since Keriann is a native New Englander, the couple decided it was best to be close to family.
The tulip farm is absolutely breathtaking when the flowers start to bloom.
Wicked Tulips Flower Farm / Facebook The u-pick tulip season typically attracts thousands of visitors each year. Last year’s event was virtual for obvious reasons, but they’re hoping to welcome visitors back this year, albeit with some restrictions.
There are over 800,000 bulbs in these fields, planted lovingly with a tractor.
Wicked Tulips Flower Farm / Facebook The main field is mixed with more than 100 varieties of tulips, each of which shows at slightly different times. This allows for a longer blooming period.
Typically, visitors can purchase tickets that are good for picking 10 tulips.
Wicked Tulips Flower Farm / Facebook Each picked tulip after that is $1. At the end of the season, the leftover tulips are donated to area nursing homes and other local organizations.
If you can’t make it to the tulip farm, you can purchase bulbs in the fall and plant your own pretty tulips.
Wicked Tulips Flower Farm / Facebook Bulbs can be purchased on the Wicked Tulips website.
Are you planning to visit Wicked Tulips this year? Stay up-to-date on the schedule by checking the farm’s Facebook page.
Wicked Tulips Flower Farm / Google
In fact, it is the only U-pick tulip event in New England.
Wicked Tulips Flower Farm / Facebook
After they got married, they started EcoTulips LLC in Virginia in 2009.
Sherah Casparius / Google
Rhode Island’s cooler climate lends itself better to tulip farming. And since Keriann is a native New Englander, the couple decided it was best to be close to family.
The u-pick tulip season typically attracts thousands of visitors each year. Last year’s event was virtual for obvious reasons, but they’re hoping to welcome visitors back this year, albeit with some restrictions.
The main field is mixed with more than 100 varieties of tulips, each of which shows at slightly different times. This allows for a longer blooming period.
Each picked tulip after that is $1. At the end of the season, the leftover tulips are donated to area nursing homes and other local organizations.
Bulbs can be purchased on the Wicked Tulips website.
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