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ABOUT VANILLA
香莢蘭生長製作過程
Vanilla Orchid Growth and Production Process
幼苗期（三年）
．香莢蘭是多年生熱帶藤本植物，喜歡日均21–29°C、半遮蔽的環境。
．苗期需長達三年才會開花，是一場耐心的等待。
．苗期需長達三年才會開花，是一場耐心的等待。
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開花（每年1-3月）
．三年後，花朵綻放，從花序基部依序開花，每日僅1–3朵開放。
．開花時間集中在清晨5–6點，一株可同時抽生多達30個花序，花開盛況壯觀。
．開花時間集中在清晨5–6點，一株可同時抽生多達30個花序，花開盛況壯觀。
2
人工授粉（花期２個月）
香莢蘭的花期可長達1至2個月，每天開放1–3朵，一朵只開短短4–6小時，從清晨盛開到中午前就會凋謝，花期每天都得在天未亮時開始巡視、人工一朵一朵授粉。
3
結莢（掛果7-8個月）
．授粉後的35天內果莢迅速成形，之後進入長達7–8個月的成熟期。
．成熟時間會因氣候、施肥、開花位置等條件而異。
．成熟時間會因氣候、施肥、開花位置等條件而異。
4
清洗分級
成熟香草莢轉為淺綠，尾端微黃。
採收時機需精準掌握：
過早 ➜ 香草素不足
過熟 ➜ 易裂、賣相差
採後清洗、分級處理，為進入發酵打好基礎。
採收時機需精準掌握：
過早 ➜ 香草素不足
過熟 ➜ 易裂、賣相差
採後清洗、分級處理，為進入發酵打好基礎。
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發酵（傳統工法 × 現代科技）
發酵，是決定香氣層次與濃郁度的關鍵，香草騎士耗時多年實驗，共同與廠商參與開發的溫濕控流程的專業發酵機，讓每一批香草莢發酵更穩定、更高品質。
6
日曬（會呼吸的香草莢）
．發酵後的香草莢，每日反覆曬莢收莢的動作，進行4–5小時日曬，連續兩個月。
．藉由陽光自然蒸發水分，逐步濃縮香氣。
．藉由陽光自然蒸發水分，逐步濃縮香氣。
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陳化（整個後製期約６個月）
．日曬後，香草莢將被放入通風良好的室內，靜置2–3個月進行「生香」。
．這段時間，香氣會漸漸釋出、轉化、成熟。
．香草莢最迷人的香氣，就是從這裡開始展現。
．這段時間，香氣會漸漸釋出、轉化、成熟。
．香草莢最迷人的香氣，就是從這裡開始展現。
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香莢蘭花朵結構
Floral Structure of Vanilla Orchid
位於花朵最上方的萼片，呈綠黃色。
功能為保護花蕾及支撐花朵結構。
花朵兩側對稱分布。
負責吸引授粉者，形狀與萼片相似
但質地較柔軟。
香莢蘭最具特色的構造，位於花朵中央。
由雄蕊與雌蕊融合而成，負責繁殖功能。
包含 花藥（雄蕊）與 柱頭（雌蕊）。
位於花朵正下方，形狀特化成凹槽狀。
為授粉昆蟲或人工授粉操作的主要著陸點。
內部常有毛狀或褶皺結構，導引授粉過程。
與花瓣交錯排列，位於花瓣旁邊。
與花瓣共同構成花朵的外形。
從產地到餐桌
我們選了最慢卻最踏實的那條路
如何為香莢蘭授粉
找到花朵構造
掀開唇瓣（花朵下方的特殊花瓣）。
可以看到合蕊柱，上方為花藥，下方為柱頭，中間有一層隔膜（蕊蓋）。
移除隔膜
使用竹籤或牙籤輕輕挑開隔膜，讓花藥與柱頭相互接觸。
完成授粉
將花藥中的花粉按壓到柱頭上。
輕輕合上唇瓣，保護授粉部位。
授粉結果
成功後花朵不會凋謝，子房會逐漸膨大，約需 8–9 個月才能成熟為香草莢。
How We Work
種植問題可參閱下方Q&A
Growing Environment
Vanilla plants have a high water content, with only 10% solid matter. Leaves contain 92% water, and stems contain 89%. This makes them highly susceptible to drought. Cultivation requires an environment with abundant water supply, calm winds, and high humidity. Barriers should be erected to maintain air humidity at 70–80%. Covering the roots with materials like wood chips, dry leaves, or straw (disinfected) helps reduce water evaporation, keep the soil moist, and ensure adequate water supply to prevent plant dehydration.Spray irrigation is used to increase air humidity and maintain soil moisture at 25–30%. The optimal soil pH is around 6.0–6.5 for normal growth.
Vanilla is a temperate plant that thrives in warm conditions. The average daily temperature should be 21–29°C, with the optimal range being 25–29°C. During Taiwan’s winter cold snaps, prolonged low temperatures may cause growth retardation or frost damage to tender shoots.
The differentiation of vanilla flower buds occurs in winter, requiring a period of low temperatures. The suitable average temperature is around 15.5–27.8°C. With the arrival of spring, flower buds will emerge from the nodes.
Vanilla is a perennial herbaceous vine from the orchid family, preferring to grow in partially shaded environments. Direct sunlight or excessive light can scorch tender shoots, causing leaf discoloration, black spots, wilting, and withering. Before planting, install trellises and use 50% shade nets during the growth period to promote healthy plant development.
Vanilla is a perennial herbaceous vine from the orchid family, preferring to grow in partially shaded environments. Direct sunlight or excessive light can scorch tender shoots, causing leaf discoloration, black spots, wilting, and withering. Before planting, install trellises and use 50% shade nets during the growth period to promote healthy plant development.
常見問答
Yes, but check if the soil is too compact. Add coconut coir or other aerating materials to loosen it. You can also use peat soil to improve soil permeability, enhance drainage, and support the growth of aerial roots.
Once the seedlings grow over 30 cm, you can repot them using potting soil or peat soil purchased from gardening stores.
Typically every 3–5 days, but adjust based on the growing environment and pot size. Keep the soil slightly moist.
Vanilla seedlings bloom after three years. Ensure adequate light in the growing environment, as insufficient light can hinder blooming. After pollination, the flowers develop into vanilla beans, which can be harvested once matured.
Let the plants acclimate to their environment first; watering is sufficient. Over-fertilizing during the seedling stage can cause fertilizer burns, stunted growth, or plant death. Fertilize only after the plant grows to about 1 meter.
Use balanced fertilizer (N:P:K = 20:20:20). For seedlings under 1 meter, dilute 3000 times; for plants over 1 meter during the growth phase, dilute 1000–1500 times. Fertilize every 15 days.
You can buy any orchid-specific fertilizer from flower shops!
Yes, it is recommended to select seedlings that have grown for over a year for cutting, as they are stronger. Cuttings from plants under a year old will produce thinner new shoots.
It is recommended to use durable and sturdy materials such as cement columns, plastic pipes, or thick bamboo poles with crossbars. Vanilla requires at least three years of cultivation, and its vines are heavy, so these supports are necessary.
Once vanilla vines reach the desired height, let the branches grow downward. When they touch the soil, bury two nodes in the soil; they will continue to grow upward afterward.
In the first year, vanilla grows about 2 meters, 4 meters in the second year, and 8 meters in the third year. Afterward, it maintains a growth length of 8 meters.
The simplest method is to sun-dry them for 4–5 hours daily under direct sunlight.
We offer wholesale options for 2–3-year-old mother plant cuttings, which are robust and grow quickly. The current prices are: 100 pots ($180/pot), 200 pots ($150/pot), and 500 pots ($140/pot).
Farm tours require a reservation at least 7 days in advance and a minimum of 4 participants. For details, please message the "Vanilla Knight" Facebook page.
Approximately 300–400 plants
Approximately 1–1.5 meters