In Nicaragua vanilla is grown by small farmers, both in agroforestry systems as well as in greenhouses, but we really love and promote the first one, which integrates itself in a symbiotic relation with the surrounding nature.
Researchers from the University of Göttingen have found that the vanilla cultivation in agroforestry systems, in which the vanilla grows under trees providing shade, has many benefits both for humans and nature. The benefits offered by cultivation in agroforestry systems are not limited to productivity, having as well a positive impact on nature in capturing the carbon emissions, giving shelter to various bird species, reptiles, insects, and fauna in general.
Besides, starting 2025, the European Union Deforestation-Free Products Law will forbid the import of crops that have been grown on deforested land.
Crop: 2024
Variety: Pompona
Origin: Nicaragua
Region: Rio San Juan
Altitude: 100 to 600 masl
Grade: Gourmet AS
Size cm: 12-16
Production: 30 Kg
Pod average weight: 6 grs
Vanillin content:1.4% to 2.4%.
Moisture content: min. 25% max. 35%
Fragrance: Sweet, rich and syrupy
Description: Redish cocoa brown, flexible, shiny and oily
Process: Grown on Cocoa trees, pollinated and harvested manually, hot water cured and sun-dried
Packaging: Vacuum in 500 grs and 1 Kg
Trade Name: Pompona Gourmet Vanilla
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Nicaraguan Agroforestry Pompona Gourmet Vanilla 2024 Harvest
Our Vanilla beans are naturally grown, harvested at full maturity, strictly selected, carefully cured and sun-dried.
Nicaraguan Agroforestry Pompona Gourmet Vanilla
Our Vanilla beans are naturally grown, harvested at full maturity, strictly selected, carefully cured and sun-dried.
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