18/12/2025
Coming up tomorrow (Friday, 4pm-5pm), Marianne from REAL WORLD GARDENER sits down with Jodie Sefton from FNQ Tropical Flower Farm to explore the art and science of growing the vanilla bean orchid.
Jodie shares what it takes to grow vanilla bean orchids commercially, insights into the pollination process, and why the beans must be shipped to another grower for processing.
It’s a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at how vanilla beans—so beloved by gourmet chefs—are produced. And did you know Jodie also grows 15 acres of stunning tropical flowers? That’s a story for another time!
Discover more at FNQ Blooms Tropical Flower Farm Lodge & Camping ground
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