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Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-16-2012, 10:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,054
Posted By vmijct
I pollinated and cured the pods from my vanilla...

I pollinated and cured the pods from my vanilla pompona. Pods were placed in vodka and produced good vanilla. Short pods though. I didn't realize it was pompona until I got pods. It was sold to me as...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-27-2012, 08:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,530
Posted By vmijct
Anyone see know where we can get this in the US?

Anyone see know where we can get this in the US?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-27-2012, 08:44 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,371
Posted By vmijct
looking for different vanillas, anyone?

looking for different vanillas, anyone?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-17-2012, 09:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 10,382
Posted By vmijct
I have a very large pompona(sold to me as...

I have a very large pompona(sold to me as planifolia). The cuttings have really taken off in a half and half mixture of compost(from my pile in my back yard) and fir bark chips(or old bark that you...
Forum: Miscellaneous & Other Genera 06-17-2012, 09:06 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,870
Posted By vmijct
Beautiful. I have a vanilla pompona that's...

Beautiful. I have a vanilla pompona that's bloomed but not a planifolia. Still working on that. I had a pompona bloom that was only 6ft long. not sure what the secret was. It was getting more...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-17-2012, 08:59 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,371
Posted By vmijct
What kind of Vanilla is it?

What kind of Vanilla is it?
Forum: Miscellaneous & Other Genera 04-29-2012, 09:27 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,870
Posted By vmijct
I also found the shade light requirement to be...

I also found the shade light requirement to be true for this particular species(planifolia and pompona). I moved mine to the west side of my green house and they took off and bloomed. Too much sun...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-29-2012, 09:15 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 15,082
Posted By vmijct
Vanill processing

Finally bloomed, pollinated, dried, and bottled the beans of my what turned out to be a pompona. Here is a site that tells you how to bottle the beans.

Supplies...
Forum: Miscellaneous & Other Genera 04-22-2012, 09:16 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,870
Posted By vmijct
Beautiful! With green sepals are you sure it is...

Beautiful! With green sepals are you sure it is a planifolia? I'm no expert I'm just asking. I bought one as a planifolia but after blooming and pollinating it turns out it's pompona. This is too...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-22-2012, 09:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,952
Posted By vmijct
You can also tie a string to your cieling and let...

You can also tie a string to your cieling and let it climb up and loop down naturally. I mist mine but that may not be practical indoors. Yours looks happy though. Mine do best that way. The vine...
Forum: Orchid Lounge 12-12-2011, 08:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,533
Posted By vmijct
Commercial extract is made from vanilla...

Commercial extract is made from vanilla planifolia, that is true. But you can also use these smaller pompona beans that contain a smaller percentage of vanillin. You could actually see it crystalize...
Forum: Miscellaneous & Other Genera 12-09-2011, 10:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,029
Posted By vmijct
The final process

Here is the end result. It's taken almost a year from pollination to curing. Am giving some as Christmas presents.
Forum: Orchid Lounge 12-09-2011, 09:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,533
Posted By vmijct
The final process

Here is the end result. It's taken almost a year from pollination to curing. Am giving some as Christmas presents.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-03-2011, 09:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,341
Posted By vmijct
They also like to dry out between waterings at...

They also like to dry out between waterings at least once per week or you will get root rot. Mine have done very well in a mixture of bark and compost.
Forum: Orchid Lounge 10-29-2011, 08:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,533
Posted By vmijct
They have already fermented and are black/thin...

They have already fermented and are black/thin but not dessicated, like the beans in the store. When I open the jar I keep them in there is a prune/vanilla scent. That step is complete. I was just...
Forum: Orchid Lounge 10-29-2011, 01:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,533
Posted By vmijct
Vanilla Pompona Bean Extract

I have at least 20 vanilla pompona vanilla beans from this year. Does any one know if you can make vanilla extract from them. articles on the internet disagree on this. It seems they are mostly...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-29-2011, 01:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,978
Posted By vmijct
After a lot of loss and success, I agree with...

After a lot of loss and success, I agree with litlefrog.
Forum: Miscellaneous & Other Genera 10-23-2011, 08:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,779
Posted By vmijct
Let me know if I can return the favor. I didn't...

Let me know if I can return the favor. I didn't know universities gave away pieces of their vanillas. I'd be happy to share mine if they want some. I have pompona(huge and blooming, see my pics),...
Forum: Miscellaneous & Other Genera 10-21-2011, 09:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,779
Posted By vmijct
Is there any way I can get a piece of the vanilla...

Is there any way I can get a piece of the vanilla roscheri? I collect vanillas. I would be willing to trade or pay.
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 06-02-2011, 08:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,093
Posted By vmijct
Why the interest in pompona? I got mine sold to...

Why the interest in pompona? I got mine sold to me as a planifolia but have enjoyed it anyway.
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 06-02-2011, 08:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,093
Posted By vmijct
Check out my latest post. Plenty of 'beans' this...

Check out my latest post. Plenty of 'beans' this year.
Forum: Miscellaneous & Other Genera 06-02-2011, 08:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,029
Posted By vmijct
Nillanut, Not yet. But I promise I'll post...

Nillanut,

Not yet. But I promise I'll post it. It's taken me 2 seasons and a lot of net searching to get it down. Excellent success rate now although it's the last month of its blooming. Only...
Forum: Miscellaneous & Other Genera 06-01-2011, 08:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,029
Posted By vmijct
nillanut, that's how I started. found this...

nillanut,

that's how I started. found this thing on ebay and it was sold to me as vanilla planifolia about 2 years ago. It has since tripled in size and blooms like a champ. Finally got the...
Forum: Parts & Equipment 05-21-2011, 09:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,376
Posted By vmijct
Thanks everyone.

Thanks everyone.
Forum: Parts & Equipment 05-17-2011, 09:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,376
Posted By vmijct
Humidification Machines

What do yall think are the best humidification machines and where do you get them? I am looking for one that does not have to be hooked up to a hose. I have a 8X10 ft greenhouse. I may put it on a...
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