When the people of Limmen became more dependent on agriculture instead of trade at the beginning of the 15th century, the more wealthy moved away.

For three centuries Limmen did not develop or grow, despite some efforts made to make the town more attractive.

More work was created, especially by growing bulbs, which made Limmen the so-called "bollencentrum" (bulb-centre) of the northern part of Holland.

Bloemendagen Limmen The village also has a botanical museum, called Hortus Bulborum.

In addition to functioning as a gene bank, the garden has a seasonal display of thousands of heirloom bulbs, some of which are no longer in commercial production.