Vannila

₹100.00

Vanilla, derived from the pods of the Vanilla planifolia orchid, is one of the most popular and luxurious spices in the world. Known for its rich aroma and sweet, creamy flavor, vanilla is widely used in desserts, beverages, perfumes, and food products. Vanilla beans are long, slender pods filled with tiny aromatic seeds. When cured and dried, they develop their signature deep fragrance and complex flavor profile, which includes sweet, warm, and slightly woody notes. Natural vanilla is highly valued compared to artificial flavoring due to its superior taste and quality. The vanilla plant is a tropical climbing orchid that thrives in warm, humid climates like Kerala. It requires support to grow, partial shade, and careful hand pollination to produce high-quality pods, making it a valuable and rewarding crop.Botanical name: Vanilla planifolia,Native to Mexico and Central America.Now widely cultivated in Madagascar, Indonesia, India, and Tahiti

Planting Method

Site Selection

Thrives in subtropical/tropical climates. Prefers full sun and well-drained fertile soil.

Planting

Dig pits 1–1.5 ft deep. Mix soil with Vermicompost. Maintain 2–3 meters spacing between plants.

Care

Watering:

Regular intervals; keep soil moist but not waterlogged

Fungicide:

Saaf , Bavistin , Copper Oxychloride , Blitox

Pesticide:

Hilban , Nagata

Growth:

Foliar Spray , Npk 19-19-19 , Factamfos , Urea , Blaukorn

Flowering:

SOP , Potash , K Potash , 18-18-18(Flowering & Growth)

Harvest

Fruit appears 1–2 years after planting. Harvest when fruits turn vibrant and slightly soft.

Key Features

Tangy, sweet-tart fruits rich in Vitamins A, C, and antioxidants. Used fresh or for juices.

Propagation

Propagated via seeds, stem cuttings, or grafting. Grafted plants produce fruit much faster.