I really have to weigh in here. I have been growing Tecophilaea for many years, and they usually produce one or two tiny offsets per mature bulb which will take several years to mature. They also do not produce 'copious' seed. In my greenhouses, I have to hand pollinate and get very little seed set. I have tried various growing media and growing conditions in the hope of being able to produce more bulbs, but nothing has made any significant difference.. My seed germinates at about 50%. There is a reason they have been expensive. They reproduce slowly, they are very rare, and, most importantly, there is only a tiny market for these bulbs. If the Dutch are growing them in quantity now, I actually doubt that this will last, since the market just isn't there. I have seen other desirable bulbs come and go from Dutch suppliers, so I would jump on it now and buy some. To produce a bulb for $5 or less you have to sell a lot, or it isn't worth the effort. This might be a very short term offer. Diana Telos Rare Bulbs