Hola Vanilla

Hola Vanilla packaged by Hola Granola is now available at good stores and in many hotels across Costa Rica.

This vanilla is organically grown in Naturewalk and is delicious:

Vanila Farming in Naturewalk

Vanilla Certifications for farming vanilla in Naturewalk

Vanilla Tahetensis Germinating in Naturewalk

The pictures below show Edgar (the Naturewalk vanilla consultant) inspecting the germination of Vanilla Tahitensis cuttings in Naturewalk. Vanilla Tahitensis is thought to have its origin in Tahiti. A narrow leaf vanills it has an intense fruity flavor and it flowers twice a year with each plant giving two crops.

The other species of vanilla grown in Naturewalk is Vanilla Planafolia, a broad leafed varietal which is more common in Costa Rica.

Vanilla in Naturewlk 1

Vanilla vines in Naturewalk 1 have started to flower and produce vanilla pods:

Moringa in Naturewalk 1

The moringa recently planted in Naturewalk 1 is flourishing.

This moringa is being used as a shade plant for the Vanilla vines growing in Naturewalk 1.

Moringa is a very interesting and useful plant and you can read more about moringa here.

Vanilla in Naturewalk

Vanilla vines growing under shade tents in Naturewalk Costa Rica:

Vanilla in Naturewalk 1

Growing Vanilla at Naturewalk

Edgar Rubi, Naturewalk vanilla consultant talks about planting, growing and fertilizing vanilla

Vanilla and teak intercropping in Naturewalk

Vanilla is the second most expensive spice in the world (after saffron) and it grows wild throughout Naturewalk.

An opportunity has been created for clients who own teak lots (with older teak) to intercrop vanilla on their lots.

The vanilla produces a significant yearly income whilst the teak provides a lump sum return at harvest.

To find out more e mail us at info@costaricainvest.ie or call us on USA+1-866-990-1123 or Europe +353-1-272-4184

Organic vanilla, Costa Rica

Naturewalk Vanilla farming consultat Edgar Rubi on his organic vanilla farm in Pavonas, Costa Rica

Vanilla in Costa Rica

The images above show vanilla growing in Pavonas Costa Rica.

Wild Vanilla in Naturewalk

Vanilla growing wild in Naturewalk

Pineapple and Vanilla in Naturewalk

A nursery has been established in NatureWalk and below you can see some of the first Vanilla Vines and Organic Pineapples growing in the Nursery