Vanilla vines take two to four years to fully mature, and their flowers only bloom for one day of the year. In order for the plants to produce beans, they have to be pollinated that day. In most ...

Here in Hawaii, we can grow lots of wonderfully exotic tropical plants year round. The vanilla orchid vine is one of these that requires special care but can produce lovely flowers and a tasty product ...

Vanilla extract is one of the most popular spices in the world thanks to its velvety sweetness and warm flavor profile. But even something as simple and delicious as vanilla ice cream can get pretty ...

Vanilla bean orchids are challenging to grow and recommended for experienced gardeners due to their high-maintenance needs. Successful cultivation requires careful attention to light, humidity, and ...

Jon Parziale is the director of agro-ecology for an organization called Common Ground Kauai. HPR visited Parziale on the ...

Researchers at the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences have partnered with Elo Life Systems to find a new way to grow vanilla more sustainably without compromising ...

This past holiday season, with all the baking and beverages, my household went through a lot of vanilla extract! And when I went hunting for a vanilla bean, I was shocked by the cost. It got me ...

The vanilla plant sprung from the blood of a doomed princess and prince who were killed for their forbidden love, according to ancient folklore. Spanish treasure ships brought back not only gold, but ...