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Growing vanilla in Australia

Vanilleanbau in einem australischen Gewächshaus

Vanilleanbau in einem australischen Gewächshaus Source: David Soo

Vanilla is one of the most valuable spices in the world. A kilo costs around $ 400. No wonder, because growing it is complicated. The orchid plant actually comes from the tropics. However, the Australian inventor David Soo has managed to grow the aromatic plant in the specially developed greenhouse - controlled via smartphone. Barbara Barkhausen spoke to Trudi Latour about this clever invention.


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Vanilla is one of the most valuable spices in the world. A kilo costs around $ 400. No wonder, because growing it is complicated. The orchid plant actually comes from the tropics. However, the Australian inventor David Soo has managed to grow the aromatic plant in the specially developed greenhouse - controlled via smartphone. Barbara Barkhausen spoke to Trudi Latour about this clever invention.



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