Learn how to hand-pollinate vanilla orchids. Yes, vanilla comes from the bean of an orchid. Most commercial vanilla comes from Madagascar or Mexico. A very small specialized bee not found in the United States is required to pollinate the orchid flower. Learn how to do this by hand in this easily explained video from the Hometown Gardener. Pollination on the Vanilla flower needs to be done in the morning, preferably before 10 am. Follow me @HometownGardenerDavidAustin
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