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Vanilla is derived from orchids of the genus Vanilla (making it the only fruit bearing member of the orchid family) which was originally native to Mexico.
Vanilla planifola, Vanilla tahensis, and Vanilla pompona are the three major variants and are grown around the world in Madagascar, Reunion, etc (Bourbon Islands), Tahiti & other South Pacific Islands, and Central/South America, respectively
Vanilla plant!
Vanilla sugar does not come from a plant but rather is made by placing split vanilla beans in either regular (granulated) or powdered sugar.
In a few weeks the vanilla essence infuses itself into the sugar & it can then be used in various recipes
Vanilla is derived from orchids of the genus Vanilla (making it the only fruit bearing member of the orchid family) which was originally native to Mexico.
Vanilla can be grown from seeds from the Vanilla Bean Orchid that have matured for a nine month period. Since it is so difficult, this is difficult to achieve for the average gardener.
Vanilla flower as such is actually an orchid. Vanilla pods and vanilla essence come from the orchid plant. So its an orchid flower. Not a vanilla flower. :)
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Can you grow a vanilla orchid from a store bought vanilla bean?
NO
How long does it take for a vanilla bean plant to grow?
10 months
What is a Tlilxochitl vine?
Tlilxochitl is a species of Vanilla orchid (Vanilla tlilxochitl) also know as Mexican 'bourbon' vanilla. It is a close relative to vanilla planifola, the vanilla orchid grown in Madagascar. The vanilla genera are the only orchids known to have eddible pods. The plants naturally grow in a vine on trees in shady forests.
How long does it take for vanilla to grow mold?
That's pretty gross. Google it.
What country does vanilla come from?
Vanilla is derived from orchids (making it the only fruit bearing member of the orchid family) of the genus Vanilla which was originally native to Mexico. Vanilla planifola, Vanilla tahensis, and Vanilla pompona are the three major variants and are grown around the world in Madagascar, Reunion, etc (Bourbon Islands), Tahiti & other South Pacific Islands, and Central/South America, respectively. Madagascar (Bourbon) vanilla beans are most commonly used for the vanilla extract you see at the grocers
Where do they grow vanilla plants?
Vanilla plants primarily grow in tropical regions such as Madagascar, Mexico, Tahiti, and Indonesia. They require a warm climate with consistent temperatures and high humidity to thrive. These plants are typically cultivated on trellises or shade structures to protect them from direct sunlight.
What is the meaning of a vanilla bean laying on your hotel bed?
In some hotels in countries that grow vanilla,the maids/housekeepers rub the bean across the pillows to leave a fresh vanilla scent behind. So the significance of finding the bean on your bed was a busy/forgetful housekeeper.
Center of a cocoa bean?
Cocoa beans grow in pods that grow from the trunk and branches of the cocoa tree.
Is it possible to grow vanilla beans in northeast America?
It is possible if you were able to faithfully reproduce the conditions they grow in naturally. The Horticultural domes in Milwaukee Wisconsin have been able to get vanilla orchids to bloom but they haven't borne any fruit as of yet Bear in mind however that all commercial attempts to cultivate vanilla outside of a relatively narrow band (10-20 degrees to either side of the equator) have been failures
How do you beat the grow tree game?
There are two "tree" games: 1) Grow Ornament : click present, cloud, heart, lights, ribbon, star 2) Grow Vanilla : keep the tree sections straight as you build
Why is vanilla grown in Madagascar?
The most recent (2006) numbers I could find show that 6,200 tonnes of vanilla were produced in Madagascar accounting for approximately 59% of the worlds' crop
When vanilla is an ingredient is it vanilla sugar or vanilla extract?
Unless specified otherwise vanilla in a recipe is generally vanilla extract.
