Tulip (Tulipa gesneriana)

Family: Liliaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Tulipa gesneriana is a BULB growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in flower from April to May. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Bulb - cooked. It can be dried and ground into a powder and then mixed with cereals when making bread etc. Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity. — It can be dried and ground into a powder and then mixed with cereals when making bread etc.; Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity.

Habitat & North American Range

In and around cultivated land. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)