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Vanilla is a variety of orchid and it is the second most expensive spices in the world. it needs tree, pole, or other support to grow because it grows as a vine. We have to maintain this plant very carefully until the harvesting so it has high labour involvement.

In Sri Lanka, central hill country side has good weather (Wet weather condition) condition to grow the vanilla. the areas are Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Matale, and Kegalle.

At present vanilla, cultivation is spreading to Daraniyagla, Ratnapura, and the Sinharaja forest range. Vanilla growing well up to 1000m above the sea level, 20-30°C temperature and 2000-2500 mm Rainfall

Furthermore, Vanilla is shade loving plant and the supportive trees are using to adequate shade (50-60%).

History

Vanilla is ancient to Totonaco Indians of Mexico who were the first keepers of the secrets of vanilla. When they were defeated by the Aztecs they were demanded to relinquish their exotic fruit, vanilla pods. Later Aztecs were defeated by the Spanish and Spaniard Hernando Cortez, the Spanish mariner, returned to Spain with the precious plunder of vanilla beans, which were combined with cocoa to make an unusual and pleasing drink. For eighty years this special beverage enjoyed by the nobility and the very rich.

Vanilla: Cultivation and Uses
Vanilla is an economically important crop as it is the source of natural vanillin. Vanillin is the main product extracting from vanilla. It is using as a flavor ingredient in the confectionery industry, perfumery, and pharmaceutical industries.
The aroma and flavor of the cured vanilla bean/pod are the characteristics that determine the bean's commercial value on the world market. so, vanilla processing preserves the maximum aroma and flavor as well as the physical appearance.
The warm beans are wrapping in a dark-colored cotton fabric.

After a day they opening to dry in the open sun for an hour. For about a week, the beans should be left for two hours a day to dry in the sun and rolled in cloth between drying session. At this stage, the vanilla beans will become quite supple.
For the next two or three months, the vanilla beans should be spread on racks in the shade or in well-ventilated rooms to allow their full flavor and fragrance to develop. After the curing process, vanilla beans are sorting in an open airy place. then grading, according to length before they are bundling for shipment. By this time, their aroma will reach a quite remarkable state.

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