There are over 200 agave plant varieties out there. Most grow wild, but there are about 30 species that are adapted to grow in people’s yards and pots indoors. While some of these species overlap ...
Today, beyond the icy grip of winter, Alice the Agave americana plant commands attention as she readies herself for her grand finale. Standing proudly at an impressive height of 25 feet, Alice ...
Tequila is arguably one of Mexico's greatest national treasures. Made from the heart of the Weber azul agave plant, this spirit has been mass-produced since the 1600s and is one of the first ...
With wine, a vintage is produced every year. But agave is a little different, Trent said. Once a plant is in the ground, it can take up to seven years before harvest is even attempted.
The plant is more than 60 years old, since there are photos of it taken around 1960. Another agave americana, which was planted diagonally across from it, bloomed in July 2019. However ...
Three times a week, a special tool with sharp blades is used to harvest the heart of the plant while the shoots are cut and planted to start new rows of keiki agave. Irrigation is not necessary as ...
the world’s first aged raicilla (a distilled spirit made from the agave plant). Jayce McConnell, spirits specialist at Winebow said that this evening is a special chance to taste a variety of ...