You have already examined your tulip bulb; weighed, measured, and cut it open. Now learn more about each part of the bulb. Use this step by step slideshow to learn how each part has a unique function for this plant storage structure.
Your tulip bulbs have arrived and you're going to bury them in the garden. But wait! What's a bulb? Let's take a look. A bulb contains everything needed for winter survival and spring growth. Explore your bulbs and as a scientist, predict what its parts will become when spring arrives.
Test Gardens Track Seasons
How can a handful of tulip bulbs help us understand climate and seasons across the Northern Hemisphere?