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Maile preservation....
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Posted by kaikoa 96720 (My Page) on Tue, Oct 6, 09 at 22:31
| Aloha All,
Does anyone have a technique to preserve Maile by which it would keep its beautiful fragrance and color?
I am fortunate to be growing beautiful large leaf Maile
and would like to preserve the Maile for sharing and marketing.
I tried the pressed technique which was semi-favorable because you could smell the beautiful fragrance but the Maile did change color.
Is there a way to retain color and fragrance?
Mahalo
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RE: Maile preservation....
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| I don't have any idea about the maile preservation, except for the pressed technique you mentioned. While reading the Honolulu Adverstiser newspaper, I read an article that was featured in the front page about Maile and it reminded me of reading your post at GardenWeb. The article is interesting and your idea of preserving Maile without physical changes in the leaf is understandable. |
RE: Maile preservation....
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| How are you growing your maile - are you upcountry in a colder area ? Is it possible to grow it down lower, like the Omao to Kalaheo area on Kauai (coastal hills). Any advice or techniques would be appreciated ! Aloha, Mark |
RE: Maile preservation....
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| You can put them in the freezer or hang up and dry my husband said. |
Re: Maile
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| I'm growing maile in South Kohala, down near sea level, semi-shaded area. I always thought maile had to be upcountry, wet, but apparently it will grow just about anywhere if you water it adequately, and it doesn't get too much direct sun. It does grow fairly slowly here, at least so far, but seems happy. |
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