Grow vanilla

Vanilla is used in modern-day cooking to add flavor to coffee, chocolate, cookies, cakes—all the good stuff in life starts with c—and almost every sweet recipe you can name.

This is a continuation of my Spice Series. Welcome to my information on Vanilla! Vanilla is the world's most expensive crop after saffron and cardamom. This is because there is no alternative to hand pollination

Learn how to grow vanilla pods to use in ice cream instead of vanilla extract. Vanilla planifolia, grown commercially in tropical regions like Madagascar, demands high humidity, warm temperatures, bright but indirect light, and hand pollination with a toothpick. #vanilla #beans #growing

Interested in growing vanilla beans? This step-by-step guide will walk you through the process of growing vanilla beans in a greenhouse, from selecting the right variety to harvesting the flavorful pods. Whether you're a seasoned greenhouse gardener or a beginner, you'll find all the information you need to successfully cultivate this exotic and valuable spice. Don't miss out on this rewarding and delicious gardening adventure!

How To Grow Vanilla Beans - for making homemade vanilla extract & more... #gardening #homestead #homesteading

Vanilla orchids are made to bloom, so if yours isn't blooming, something may be wrong. These tropical plants have extremely specific water, fertilizer, sunlight, temperature, and humidity preferences.

Vanilla Bean Plants (Vanilla planifolia) - How to Grow a Vanilla Bean Plant at Home - A vining orchid native to Mexico, vanilla bean is a popular spice

If you love vanilla, why not try growing it yourself? Planted in a container and given the right conditions, you can have your own fresh vanilla.