Uses of vanilla
Vanilla plants have a unique aroma and are very versatile.
1. Edible value;
2. Medicinal value;
3. Make handicrafts such as thyme or sachets.
The director of this article mainly introduces the edible herbs.
Major vanilla genera and characteristics
Edible vanilla is distinguished by family, with the largest number of lip families, in addition to the umbelliferous family, Asteraceae, cruciferous family, lily family, grass family and so on.
Each vanilla cultivation method and use method has its own family commonality, so understanding the genus and characteristics of the vanilla you want to grow is the first step in growing vanilla.
How to enjoy vanilla
There are two main ways to eat vanilla, one is to eat fresh flowers and leaves raw, and the other is to dry it before eating.
【Fresh Vanilla】
1. Brew your favorite herbs in hot water.
Whether fresh or dried, it is full of aroma.
2. Only a little need to be added to ordinary dishes can not only enhance the taste, but also increase the visual enjoyment.
【Fresh or dried vanilla】
1. Freezing the leaves of mint or lemongrass in an ice box and putting them in a drink in the summer can enhance the refreshing taste.
2. Soak a few oregano or other herbs in olive oil to become vanilla oil.
【Dried vanilla】
The dried leaves of rosemary or oregano, after chopping, are mixed with the same amount to four times the amount of salt to make vanilla salt.
Propagation methods of vanilla
In addition to being planted with seeds, vanilla plants can also be propagated by simply splitting them.
By dividing the plants, not only can a certain vanilla be propagated, but also the plants with small yields or messy growth can be reborn.
The seasons suitable for branching are spring and autumn.
Some varieties are suitable for plant separation, and some varieties are not suitable for branching.
Since the operation of splitting plants is also very simple for beginners, it is best to give it a try.
cuttage
Cuttings are the process of cutting off the stem of a plant, inserting it into the soil, and turning it into a new plant after taking root.
This method is suitable for thyme, peppermint and rosemary, as well as vanilla of the family Lipidae. Lily vanillas such as Umbellifera, Cruciferous and Chives are not suitable for this method.
Step 1
Fill the nursery with terracotta soil (small grains) and place them in trays filled with water so that they absorb the water adequately.
Step 2
Cut off about 10 cm of thick and healthy stems and prepare them as cuttings with branches.
Rosemary on the picture.
Step 3
Cut off 1/3 of the leaves below and cut off the top (pick).
Step 4
Immediately thereafter, insert it into a water cup and ensure that the cuttings are sufficiently watered before they are formally inserted into the soil.
Step 5
Use convenient chopsticks to insert a small pit in the nursery grid, and then insert 1 cutting in each seedling grid.
Since the roots grow from the site where the leaves are cut off, insert this part entirely into the soil when cutting.
Step 6
After cuttings, place the nursery in a sheltered place and leave in moisture for about 1 month.
The secret to vanilla's successful cuttings
The key to the success of cuttings is to avoid the evaporation of plant water after cuttings as much as possible, so that the plant can germinate as soon as possible.
Plants need to be placed in shelter from the wind, watered and waited for them to take root.
In the process of rooting, the plant uses the nutrients stored by its own stems and leaves, and does not require photosynthesis in the ground part.
Even in pitch-black conditions, plants can take root, so they can be covered with corrugated boxes to prevent water from evaporating.
When using plastic pots, a pot of similar size can be buckled upside down, which is time-saving and convenient.
The secret to the successful plant division of vanilla
By dividing a plant into several pieces and planting them separately, this method can be used to increase the number of plants.
This method is suitable for many vanilla types such as lemongrass of the grass family, or fibrous (vine) such as peppermint.
【Vanilla suitable for dividing plants】
Parsley, oregano, chives, mint, fennel, lemongrass, lemongrass, lemongrass, etc.
1. Remove the plants from the pot with roots and buds.
2. To prevent injury to the root, break it open by hand. When breaking open, follow the natural direction of the plant, do not break hard.
3. Plant the separated plants in different pots.
Successfully planting vanilla begins with a detailed cultivation technique that Taiwanese friends click to collect.
After careful observation after cultivation, we can discover the mystery of plant growth and live up to the hard work and effort.
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