Demonstration of Suitable Flora for Consumption in Hawaii
Get ready for the "Variety Showcase" happening in Kona! This exciting event, brought to you by the Culinary Breeding Network, is taking place at the Outrigger Kona Resort &Spa on Wednesday, 21st of May, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The Bayview Grounds will be the location, and let me tell you, this ain't no ordinary plant exhibition!
What's on the menu, you ask? Here's a sneak peek: over two dozen booths packed with information and tasty samples of various crops. From familiar local favorites like bananas, mangoes, and avocados, you'll also get to meet the breeders of crops such as sugarcane, sweet potatoes, cassava, carrots, and roselle.
Don't forget to talk to Glenn Teves about his kabocha squash cultivars and check out the multiple sugar cane varieties at Noa Lincoln's booth. Plus, get insightful advice from local agricultural organizations and learn about turmeric cultivation from Ted Radovich. Our very own University of Hawaii breeders will showcase their garlic success, and The 'Ulu Cooperative won't disappoint with the latest and best breadfruit and taro varieties.
Ken Love, representing the Hawaii Tropical Fruit Growers, will share some exciting new exotic fruits, like the maprang from Southeast Asia and the achachiru from the Amazon. Come chat with him and learn more about growing dwarf fruit trees.
Most booths will have samples and chef-prepared bites showcasing their crop. You'll be spoiled with culinary creations from chefs like Makani Mills, Nami Kaze Hawaii, and Waimea Butcher Shop, just to name a few. And don't forget to grab some seeds from the Hawaii Seed Growers Network!
Tickets are only $40 for the public, and you can get them at https://tinyurl.com/5a7e9zfk. If you're a farmer, drop Lane Selman an email at [email protected] to snag the reduced $25 rate. You won't want to miss this if you have any interest in locally grown food crops!
This event is designed to foster conversations and community among plant breeders, seed growers, farmers, chefs, retailers, distributors, and consumers wanting to be a part of enhancing our local food system. It's a fantastic opportunity to meet researchers, breeders, and growers, as well as chefs and culinary enthusiasts. It's gonna be a real hoot, so mark your calendars and we'll see you there!
Oh, and just a heads up, the North American Plant Breeders Association annual meeting kicks off in Kona on Sunday, 18th of May. Check out napbannualmeeting.org for more info. Till then, happy gardening! 🌱🌺🌼🌷🌻🌹🌺🌼🌻🙏🏻🙌🏼✨🌱
P.S. Get your hands on some coffee tree seedlings or grafted trees from UH CTAHR office in Kainaliu if you want leaf-resistant coffee trees! For more info, email [email protected], and don't forget to sign that waiver and release form. 😜🌺👍🏼☕️💪🏻🌱💚🌱
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- The Variety Showcase event, taking place in Kona on May 21st, is not just an ordinary plant exhibition. It's a unique opportunity for community members to connect with plant breeders, seed growers, farmers, chefs, and retailers.
- The event at the Outrigger Kona Resort &Spa is designed to foster conversations and education regarding our local food system, and it features a variety of crops and food-and-drink exhibits.
- Food enthusiasts can expect over two dozen booths showcasing information and delicious samples of crops like bananas, mangoes, and avocados, as well as lesser-known varieties like sugarcane, sweet potatoes, cassava, carrots, roselle, and exotic fruits.
- The event will also feature home-and-garden demonstrations, such as learning about turmeric cultivation from Ted Radovich and getting advice from local agricultural organizations.
- Interests in education-and-self-development will be catered to with presentations from university breeders and experts, like the Hawaii Tropical Fruit Growers and UH CTAHR office in Kainaliu offering coffee tree seedlings or grafted trees for leaf-resistant coffee trees.
- Attendees can look forward to chef-prepared bites from prominent local chefs like Makani Mills, Nami Kaze Hawaii, and Waimea Butcher Shop, as well as opportunities to interact with community members who share a love for locally grown food and gardening at this lively lifestyle event.
