Vanilla

Vanibel vanilla

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97119 Vieux-Habitants
Guadeloupe

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Guadeloupe National Park

Vanibel vanilla

Vanilla cultivation in Guadeloupe began in the 19th century. After reaching its peak in the twenties, it gradually disappeared in favor of the banana and sugarcane industries. Nevertheless, a number of farmers continue to cultivate this orchid, despite the great delicacy required for its fertilization.

It is this tradition that the Nelson family strives to perpetuate on the Vanibel estate in the hills above Vieux-Habitants. The geographical location of this small farm is a major advantage for vanilla production. Indeed, its proximity to the forests protected by the Guadeloupe National Park means that it is surrounded by an unspoilt ecosystem that favours the quality of its agricultural produce. In keeping with this geographical particularity, the Nelson family naturally chose to adopt agroforestry as their farming system. Vanilla trees are planted with coffee, cocoa and other tree species. These associated crops help to maintain a certain biological diversity within the agricultural plots, which favors their integration into natural forest landscapes. The Vanibel farm produces vanilla beans.

Selling price : 10.00€

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Domaine de Vanibel

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Coffee growing has long been the mainstay of Côte Sous-le-Vent farms. Introduced to the island around 1725, Guadeloupean coffee was considered one of the best in the world.

Conscious of this heritage, Joël and his family strive to grow quality coffee on the Vanibel estate.

My agroforestry activity is located on the outskirts of the heart of the National Park. This well-preserved ecosystem is conducive to quality agricultural production. So it was only natural for me to embrace the values of the Esprit Parc Nationalbrand !

For generations, my family has campaigned to ensure that the coffee-growing traditions of Guadeloupe live on. We also grow vanilla, bananas and cocoa, in perfect harmony with nature!

These are the natural heritages of the Côte-sous-le-vent that we preserve to pass on to future generations.