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| Author | Topic: WHY CAN'T I FIND VANILLA TREES/BUSH????! (5 messages, Page 1 of 1) |
 Andrew -Sour cactus- Posts: 3 Joined: Apr 2, 2005 
No time to be weak... |
Posted: Apr 2, 2005 07:28 PM
Msg. 1 of 5
I desparately want to grow a vanilla tree/bush. Being in south Texas along the coast I should have no trouble...but I cannot find the seeds or plants anywhere, not even online.
Is there some national law that does not allow them in the U.S.? Does anyone know how I can attain one? I really would like to add it to my growing list of aromatic trees I have. A...Provazek |
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gecko -Apprentice gardener- Posts: 14 Joined: Aug 31, 2004 
the brain should not be returned unused |
Posted: Apr 3, 2005 11:56 PM
Msg. 2 of 5
Hi Andrew
Try vanilla orchid on ebay , there are several for sale .  Abraham |
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Andrew -Sour cactus- Posts: 3 Joined: Apr 2, 2005
No time to be weak... |
Posted: Apr 4, 2005 10:20 PM
Msg. 3 of 5
Thanks so much for the tip. I will give it a go!
Andrew A...Provazek |
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racinmom -Master Tomato Cultivator- Posts: 1 Joined: Apr 20, 2005 
keep smiling and take time to smell the roses |
Posted: Apr 20, 2005 02:39 AM
Msg. 4 of 5
Banana Trees! I was during research for my son and notice your post. Please email lisaneal411@sbcglobal.net. My mother needs you in prayer.
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Kaulepuaa -Master Tomato Cultivator- Posts: 1 Joined: May 25, 2005 |
Posted: May 25, 2005 07:00 AM
Msg. 5 of 5
Aloha Andrew,
First vanilla comes from a vine ( It's an arborial orchid ). They can be trained to grow up just about any tree or large bush that allows about a fifty percent sunlight through to the main trunk. I currently have mine going up a small italian juniper in my yard. If you live REAL close to the coastline you'll have to be careful of airborne salt-spray. You'll have to give them a healthy freshwater spray to rinse them off before they get burn scabs on them. Other than that, I would recommend that you check some of your local orchid societies in your area. I got my plant from a vendor that was participating in an orchid show near to me. If you want to have your vanilla orchid actually produce the vanilla pods you'll have to do an on-line search for the technique. My first crop produced 18 vanilla beans. .... Just my two-cents, and good luck on your search ... Kaulepuaa |
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