Flores Permaculture

COFFEE PRODUCTION Flowering Coffee shrubs. Ripe Coffee berries ready to be harvested. Soaking the berries in water allows the pulp to rupture and the seeds fall free to be collected on the bottom of the container.  After removing the seeds, they are allowed to soak longer until they begin fermenting and the outer coating disintegrates.  Next they are dried thoroughly. After drying in the sun, the seeds are slow roasted on the stove top in a large Wok. The seeds slowly change from a whitish color into golden brown. Finally the seeds achieve an even dark color and amazing aroma, indicating they are ready to be ground and brewed for a caffeine rich and healthy beverage. WINE PRODUCTION Freshly harvested grapes are collected and put into a large container, along with a hearty yeast variety. Within 36 hours the grapes are bubbling with activity and giving off a wonderful aroma. After 2 weeks, the grapes are fil...

This year we had a great harvest season for Strawberry Guava. Odin and Mitra were eager to lend a hand to gather berries, one for the bucket and one for the mouth. We developed a good system with the boys relaying the full cups picked by our woofer helpers to the master bucket. Below Stan and Mitra team up to get the job done. Vince also lent a hand to gather fruit on our family farm. After a hard days work, Mitra puts his feet up to enjoy the biggest and best fruit gathered. And when there are enough fruits to fill a large vessel, we engage in the ancient and sacred art of fermentation.