Harvesting Vanilla Beans While In Uganda

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If pollination was successful on your vanilla plant, a green pod will slowly lengthen below the shriveled flower. After pollination, vanilla beans take about 8 months to mature in Uganda.

Because vanilla orchids typically flower in March- May here in Uganda, the beans may start to ripen as early as January.

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Start checking for ripeness weekly starting in January. Once you see signs of ripeness, check the beans daily.

If pods are not picked at the proper time, they can split while still on the vine.

The correct time to harvest vanilla is when the ends are starting to turn yellow.

The pods will turn yellow on the edges when they are ready to be picked. If you notice the pod starting to turn brown, yellow, or it is split at all, it should also be picked immediately.

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