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Kbud · 08-21-2014, 11:58 AM

I wouldn't count yourself out for growing any tropicals even if you live up north. I live in upstate NY, zone 6, and grow lemon, lime, banana, lemongrass, etc.

In regards to piper nigrum (black pepper), I grow it successfully indoors. I just take all my plants inside in the winter. Long story short: you can keep vanilla as a fruitful houseplant! You just have to believe!!!!!!!

If you want more info on growing tropical edibles indoors and outdoors in the summer, I would recommend: "How to Grow Tasty Tropical Plants... In Any Home, Anywhere" by the proprietors of Logee's Greenhouses. They sell tropicals out of New Hampshire. That is where I got my black pepper plant.

08-21-2014, 11:58 AM	#14 (permalink)
Kbud Citrus Lover! Location: Upstate NY Zone: 6 Name: Spekter Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 147 BananaBucks : 37,972 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 67 Times Was Thanked 66 Times in 34 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 4 Times	Re: Vanilla Planifolia, orchid I wouldn't count yourself out for growing any tropicals even if you live up north. I live in upstate NY, zone 6, and grow lemon, lime, banana, lemongrass, etc. In regards to piper nigrum (black pepper), I grow it successfully indoors. I just take all my plants inside in the winter. Long story short: you can keep vanilla as a fruitful houseplant! You just have to believe!!!!!!! If you want more info on growing tropical edibles indoors and outdoors in the summer, I would recommend: "How to Grow Tasty Tropical Plants... In Any Home, Anywhere" by the proprietors of Logee's Greenhouses. They sell tropicals out of New Hampshire. That is where I got my black pepper plant. __________________ Hi! My name is Spekter! Hopefully I can be of some help! I grow tasty/useful tropical plants and carnivorous plants! Check out my tasty tropical plants blog: http://spektersplants.wordpress.com