Posted on June 5, 2014October 5, 2014 by Roland — Leave a commentVanillery Construction After the area is cleared and smoothed out, the weedblock and cardboard are laid down. The frame is assembled from EMT and welded connectors. The 50% shade cloth is attached to the top of the frame, and the rows are mounded with composted tree chips. The rows are top-mulched with coconut fronds to keep them cool and moist. Importantly, it also discourages the feral chickens from browsing. A bamboo trellis is built, using steel t‑posts to secure the uprights. The vanillery is a semi-enclosed shaded space. The vanilla cuttings are laid with their rooting ends in the mulch. The growing tips of the cuttings are tied to the uprights. The vines attach themselves to the bamboo and begin climbing up. Roland and Lisa open the vanillery. May the vines grow abundant! Share this:Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Post navigationPrevious post: The Vanillery has been Built!Next post: Vanilla Flavor and Edible Geography Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website
