Papaya in Permalife Farms, Naturewalk

Papaya growing in Permalife Farms, Naturewalk. Looks like it'll be ready to harvest in about 6 to 8 weeks:

Ginger in Permalife Farms Naturewalk 3

Things certainly grow quickly in Costa Rica. This ginger was planted just 10 weeks ago:

Pineapple progress in Permalife Farms, Naturewalk 3

The pineapple in Naturewalk 3 is making great progress. The smaller plant between the rows of pineapple is papaya. You can see the original planting of the pineapple here

Pineapple in Naturewalk

Organic pineapple planted close to the site of the eco-hotel in Naturewalk 3:

Soil analysis in Permalife Farms

Knowing what is in the soil is an important factor when growing crops and even more so when growing organic crops.

In the photos below you can see agronomists examining the soil prior to the planting of an organic pineapple crop in Permalife Farms, Naturewalk 3.

Sorting ginger for planting in Permalife Farms

Sorting ginger for planting in Permalife Farms, Naturewalk

Making sure the figures add

Working in Naturewalk

A primary aim in Naturewalk is to provide sustainable employment in the area.

Here are pictures of some of the team in Naturewalk working in Permalife Farms

Chinese Vegetables

Plants grow quickly in Costa Rica. Chinese vegetables growing in Permalife Farms, Naturewalk 3. These plants are just 12 days old.

See if you can recognise the plants - they are labelled in the bottom right corner

Teak and Tiquisque in Permalife Farms, Naturewalk 3

Teak and tiquisque intercropped in Permalife farms, Naturewalk 3.

The plant in the foreground is teak.

The tiqusque on this lot is currently being harvested.

Yampee in Permalife Farms, Naturewalk 3

The Papas Chino has sprouted in Permalife farms, Naturewalk 3:

Tiquisque and Teak in Permalife farms

The teak and tiquisque are growing quickly and strongly in Permalife Farms Naturewalk 3.

The plant in the foreground is a teak sapling.