In the international market, the Netherlands They continue to lead the way as a major supplier of bulbs, while consumption picks up especially in February, with the surge of Valentine's Day! and its demand for cut flowers.
Calendar and growing conditions
In Mexico, the planting bulbs imported goods start in October and Novembertaking advantage of the cool autumn air to root well and prepare for late winter flowering.
With that work completed, the flower opening is scheduled between January and FebruaryThese dates coincide with the weeks of highest retail sales, especially due to orders placed before Valentine's Day.
The tulip needs low temperatures and a very stable humidity to develop without stress, hence the cultivation is concentrated in greenhouses that allow control of the environment and protect the quality of the flower.
In the Mexican capital, the activity is mainly located in Xochimilco and Tláhuacand also in states with temperate climates such as Puebla, State of Mexico and Michoacán, where management under cover helps to adjust harvest times.
Production and figures
According to environmental authorities in Mexico City, conservation soils generate more than 435.000 tulips Each campaign, a volume that sustains the local supply in the cold months.
Prices, colors and symbolism
In nurseries, the average price per plant is between 40 and 50 weightsBouquets, while they are usually sold for between 250 and 600 pesos, depending on the color and composition.
the tones reds and pinks They are among the most sought-after flowers. Besides their visual appeal, tulips convey ideas of elegance, love, and renewal—motives that drive their purchase during the colder months.
Outside of the February peak, the flower reappears on specific dates such as May 10th (Mother's Day in Mexico). With lower availability, prices tend to rise, something offset by their good durability compared to other options.
Closing party in Trevelin (Patagonia)
On the other side of the map, the season ends in the Southern Hemisphere spring and trevelin He celebrates with a weekend of color, art and traditionconsolidating the destination as a regular stop for visitors.
The previous Friday, the rain of petals On the field, a symbolic gesture that bids farewell to the flowering and that each year attracts hundreds of curious onlookers for the chromatic spectacle.
The main day will be Saturday November 8 In Plaza Coronel Fontana, starting at 16:00 PM, with local artists, a craft fair, live music and a new shower of petals over the square to close the celebration.
- Performances scheduled from 16:00 PM with groups such as Cwm Hyfryd, Pellu Weche and Set Danza.
- Participation of dance groups and schools: Bolivian, Chilean, Flow Latin Dance and IDKA Institute.
- Musical finale by local artists, with a family atmosphere and activities for all ages.
For those who want to make the most of the last few days, the Field of Tulips It will keep its doors open until 19:00 p.m., a final opportunity to enjoy the flower before the break.
With calendars that change by hemisphere, Dutch bulb logistics, technical greenhouse cultivation and events that attract travelersThe tulip season confirms its commercial and tourist appeal without losing the charm of a flower that brightens winter and spring.
