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.

Pavonas Craft Village Mill

Some more pictures of the mill at Pavonas Craft Village in Naturewalk.

This mill equipment is used in the manufacture of teak furniture and also in home builds.

Milling teak at the Pavonas Craft Village

Milling teak for use in the artisan teak furniture manufacture at the Pavonas craft village in Naturewalk Costa Rica

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

Planting purple tiquisque

Planting purple tiquisque in Permalife farms, Naturewalk 3

Harvesting Bamboo

Harvesting bamboo for building the yampee trellises in Permalife Farms, Naturewalk 3

Naturewalk Vegetable Washing and Packing Plant

Work continues in the construction of the Naturewalk Farming Company vegetable washing and packing plant