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Growing Maui Vanilla Beans

May 6, 2009 by Genevive Bjorn

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Harvest and drying season in Maui for vanilla beans just ended and pollinating season has just begun. Growing a single vanilla bean takes about one year: In May, vanilla orchid flowers bloom, during which time they must be pollinated by hand with a paintbrush. If that goes well, a single bean will erupt from each flower. Nine months later, the vanilla beans are ready for … [Read more...]

Orchid Show at the Maui County Fair

August 19, 2008 by Genevive Bjorn

This year's Maui County Fair, to be held October 2 to October 5, 2008, promises an all new orchid show put on by the Maui Orchid Society. If the idea of change frightens some, the Fair also promises to offer most of its other popular attractions, including the local favorite, deep fried twinkies.With travel to the islands slumping, now is a good time to start planning a … [Read more...]

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