VANILLA ORCHID BEAN VINE CUTTING FOR SALE HERE QLD OZ $28 + P/P

   October 5, 2022  Posted in AUSTRALIA, BUYING ON LINE, BUYING ONLINE, BUYING PLANTS ONLINE, CUTTINGS, Uncategorized, VANILLA ORCHID BEAN

VANILLA ORCHARD BEAN CUTTINGS APPROX 20CM LONG FOR SALE @ $28 each. Add $12 pack post to the order.

MADAGASCAR – CIRCA 1900: Vanilla pods in Madagascar. (Photo by Veronique DURRUTY/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)

This is a must in your garden as the pure vanilla bean extract commands high prices for the real thing.
THIS IS THE REAL THING.


I obtained a cutting a few years back & now have limited numbers of cuttings I will share with you from my 3 advanced plants. I take the cuttings only when they are on order and paid for. GET YOURS NOW.

Growing Vanilla Bean Plants

A worker harvests vanilla beans at a farm in the town of Xilitla, San Luis Potosi state, Mexico, on Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. Low prices, thefts, and the introduction of synthetic products have caused a considerable decline in Mexico’s production of vanilla, according to a National Institute of Forestry Research, Agriculture and Livestock report. Photographer: Maurico Palos/Bloomberg via Getty Images
This picture taken on June 29, 2022 shows a view of dried vanilla beans in the production hall of the start-up company “Vanilla Vida”, in the central Israeli city of Or Yehuda. – Vanilla, from orchids native to the steaming jungles of Mexico, has enchanted sweet-tooths for centuries to become the world’s most precious spice after saffron. Now an Israeli food pioneer — using high-tech cultivation methods, tropical greenhouses and a data-guided curing process — says it has cracked its secrets to create the most potent vanilla flavours on earth. (Photo by Menahem KAHANA / AFP) (Photo by MENAHEM KAHANA/AFP via Getty Images)
Vector illustration of bourbon vanilla beans (pods) and vanilla flower on a white background with shadow.

Most likely if you purchase a Vanilla bean plant, you will be buying a rooted cutting. The temptation is to plant into a pot with normal potting mix. However this will lead to failure. If you follow good basic instructions, you can grow them in the garden as far south as Coffs Harbour.

What are Vanilla Orchids.

Vanilla flowers plantation on Reunion Island. Agriculture in tropical climate.

Vanilla Orchids are the source of vanilla beans, these are a tropical to sub tropical growing orchid. Vanilla is nearly as expensive as Saffron. Most of the worlds beans are grown in Madagascar, Indonesia and Malaysia.

Vector illustration of bourbon vanilla beans (pods) and vanilla flower on a white background with shadow.

As mentioned these plants are actually a tropical Orchid, ‘V. planifolia’ is the most commonly grown variety and it is a plant that requires appropriate conditions to grow successfully. To grow these plants you will need a tropical climate, bright filtered light and high humidity.

Where can you grow Vanilla Plants ?

You need a climate where it remains warm year round.  So in Australia areas such as far north Queensland along the coast from Cairns to the Cape York Peninsula are ideal. Some areas along the coast of the Northern Territory are also suitable. In the USA, Zones 10 – 11.

I AM GROWING THEM SUCCESSFULLY HERE AT THE FRASER COAST QLD

Leaves vanilla bean orchid growing up tree

However…. if you are keen, give it a go, just remember warmth, humidity, strong filtered light.

Bunches of Vanilla beans from Madagascar

You are growing conditions are best for Vanilla :

  1. Average temperatures around 25C.
  2. Good humidity.
  3. A short dry period before flowering, usually during spring.
  4. A humus rich free draining soil.
  5. Part shade (dappled shade)
  6. Lots of humus in the soil.
  7. A good layer of compost like mulch

You will also need to hand pollinate the flowers.

When do you harvest Vanilla Pods.

TOPSHOT – An employee holds a tray of dried vanilla beans at the production hall of the start-up company “Vanilla Vida” in the central Israeli city of Or Yehuda on June 29, 2022. – Vanilla, from orchids native to the steaming jungles of Mexico, has enchanted sweet-tooths for centuries to become the world’s most precious spice after saffron. Now an Israeli food pioneer — using high-tech cultivation methods, tropical greenhouses and a data-guided curing process — says it has cracked its secrets to create the most potent vanilla flavours on earth. (Photo by Menahem KAHANA / AFP) (Photo by MENAHEM KAHANA/AFP via Getty Images)
  • Usually in winter as the tips of the pods begin to yellow a little.
Cultivated fields with vanilla. The vanilla is part of the heritage of Reunion Island. In fact, part of his shield. It appears quocumque FERAR Florebo expression (Florecer_ wherever I planted), originally used by the French Company of the East Indies and vanilla vine around the crest. Vanilla’s house is located in Saint Andre, and allows visitors to discover the history of vanilla and know their Arable farming and processing. (Photo by: Sergi Reboredo/VW Pics/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

It is possible to grow Vanilla Plants as far south as Coff’s harbour, however success is problematical, you will need a microclimate that provides similar conditions to above. In cooler climates you will need a greenhouse.

Care

These plants can be grown from stem cuttings that are a good size, 20cm as a minimum, you first need to ensure that the cutting will have at least two growing nodes that will be above the soil level when you plant the cutting.

As these are a climbing plant they will need some support, so if you are growing in a container install a tall trellis to act as a climbing frame.

Vanilla grows on a farm in a tropical island climate

If we look at the natural growing conditions we get a good idea of care requirements. The grow is low lying forested areas from Mexico to Brazil, so warmth and moisture are essential. In the natural environment they use trees as support.

Antalaha, Madagascar, August 19, 2016: Preparation of vanilla in a craft workshop in Antalaha, eastern Madagascar

Cuttings are usually stored in a plastic bag for a few weeks in a cool position, however some home gardeners plant immediately and some dip the lower section in a honey solution to improve strike rates.

You will notice that some flowers just fall off after a few days, this is usually because they have not been pollinated. Hand pollination is an option, use a small paintbrush.

Summary Growing Conditions.

Beautiful vanilla plant with flower and green pods in the plantation
  • Use a cymbidium orchid pine bark with 40 % good quality potting mix.
  • Dot not over-pot, keep the plants almost root bound.
  • Choose a position in dappled shade, however not deep shade.
  • Give the plants something to climb on.
  • Keep the root system in the shade, let the plant climb into the light.
  • Use a weak solution of foliar spray of seaweed and or fish fertiliser until the plant is established.

From planting a rooted cutting, to producing pods will take around 2 – 3 years. You will need to hand pollinate the flowers.

Handmade vanilla pollination, Vanille production by Escale Bleue Vanille, Le Tremblet, Saint-Philippe, La Réunion, France, November 5, 2015
Aromatic vanilla extract and dry pods on wooden table.

Vanilla Bean Plants (V. planifolia) or Vanilla Orchid

Vanilla farmer, Ibrahim Boucar tends on July 29, 2018 to the vines at one of the farms that supply organic vanilla for export by Vaniacom Sarl which cultivates and exports organic and conventional Vanilla Bourbon (Vanilla planifolia) all over the world, just outside of Moroni, the capital of the volcanic Comoros archipelago off Africa’s east coast, that is the world’s second-largest producer of vanilla, after Madagascar. (Photo by TONY KARUMBA / AFP) (Photo by TONY KARUMBA/AFP via Getty Images)

Vanilla beans come from  either V. planifolia which is the Bourbon vanilla or V. tahitensis commonly known as the Tahitian vanilla. Plants can be grown in the home garden in warmer climates or in Hothouses in cooler areas.

Ripe vanilla pods harvested

The sap from all species plants is a skin irritant and may cause dermatitis. Plants or ‘Orchids’ are available for sale from participating nurseries

Any questions or if buying, contact me HERE    

Author: Henry