• ​​How often does the soil need changing in the trellis?

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Never. We follow organic practices that build healthy soil and support natural organisms. Soil may occasionally need refilling, but it does not need to be replaced.

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• How long does a vanilla plant yield a harvest?

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Our domes create year-round flowering conditions, allowing multiple harvests per year. On average, a dome can produce up to one tonne of vanilla beans annually.

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• What is the lifespan of the dome?

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Steel struts last about 20 years; the cover lasts at least 10 years. Both can be replaced when needed.

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• How long does a vanilla plant yield a harvest?

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Vanilla is a perennial crop — it continues to grow and produce indefinitely under the right conditions.

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• Is Council permission required for installation?

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It depends. Rural-zoned land usually does not require approval, but other zones may. We can assist with applications where needed.

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• Is the dome only for vanilla or is it able to be adapted to other crops?​​

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The dome is modular and designed for vanilla, with trellises built for optimal vine growth. While adaptable, we currently focus on vanilla only.

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• Possible to be pollinated naturally by bees, if multiple bee hives are present in the vicinity?

 

Bee pollination has very low success rates. Instead, our domes are engineered for efficient hand pollination — 80% of pollination points are accessible from ground level, reducing labour.