Vertical Column Vanilla Cultivation Business:
More intensive cultivation under shade structures can increase yields. This system requires more initial investment for infrastructure but allows for increased planting density and yield potential. Trellis support systems vary greatly but are generally made of vertical wood or concrete supports with a wire running between them. Supports vary in height but are usually no more than 2 m (6 ft) tall to facilitate pollination once vines mature. The post and wire system allows for greater control over vine spacing compared to tutor trees. Vines will need to be maintained on 15-20 cm (6-8 in) of a mulch substrate.
How to Grow Vanilla:
Vanilla is primarily propagated by cuttings. It is important to let cut sites heal prior to planting by leaving fresh cuttings at room temperature under low light for 1-2 days. All other factors being equal, the longer the cutting, the more quickly the vine will establish and begin to flower. Cuttings that are 30 cm (12 in.) long will generally require 3-4 years to flower, while meter-long cuttings should flower in 2-3 years.
Tissue-culture:
Vanilla planifolia plants are available from a few companies. Tissue-culture plants are attractive as a clean source of starting material but will take 3-4 years to mature and flower. Tissue-culture plants received in enclosed containers will need to be hardened in the soilless mix under humidity domes and bright indirect light for a few weeks to months before they can survive in an environment with lower humidity and free-flowing air. Regular light misting will increase the survival of young tissue-culture plants.
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0:00 Introduction
0:11 Is Vanilla Farming Profitable?
0:31 Vertical Column Vanilla Cultivation
1:13 Vanilla Propagation
2:06 Tissue-culture in Vanilla
2:36 Production Methods
3:13 Spacing and Planting
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