Seeds for Tropical Climates
In general, we think it’s a good idea to buy seeds from sellers in the hottest regions of the United States, and the farther south the better. These sellers have local clients planting in the climate most similar to the tropical conditions of Costa Rica. Here is a list of companies we’ve been using that […]
Beets – How to Grow Them
How to Grow Beets in Hot Tropical Areas of Costa Rica Spanish Name: Remolacha Seeds: Each seed is a cluster. Soak in water 12-24 hrs before planting Soil Type: Sandy, high phosphorous, raised beds Ph: 6-7 (Neutral) Germination Time: 5-10 days Spacing: 1/2″ deep, Very Close: 2-4″ between plants and 12-18″ between rows Water: Daily, keep soil moist […]
Liability Release Form
All guests and volunteers at Rancho Delicioso must sign our standard Liability Release Form, shown below, upon arrival. Please don’t sign up to stay at Rancho Delicioso if you have a problem with signing this:
Pasion de Tres Photo Shoot – Three New Dresses
Yasmin Tobon, modeling her newest dresses at the farm. Photography by Geoff McCabe. These dresses are available, hand made by her on the farm in various fabrics.
Cultivar Zanahorias Orgánicas en los Trópicos
Geoff vive y dirige la comunidad ecológica Rancho Delicioso. Él tenía la visión de creer esta comunidad fuerte y sostenible en la península sur de Nicoya en Costa Rica. Geoff es el CEO de Anamaya Resort de Yoga. A parte de agricultura, le encanta escribir para sus varios sitios de Internet, surfear y creer estructuras […]
Important Dates and Festivals to Celebrate
The following is a list of very important dates that must be observed at Rancho Delicioso, with celebrations, special food, costumes, and general fun: As part of our never-ending effort to create a fun and unique culture here at the farm, we have decided that each volunteer should pick one holiday to lead the farm […]
Raw Chocolate-Making Class
Today we taught the volunteers how to make RAW chocolate. The recipe is fairly simple. The difficulty is finding the ingredients. All are made in Costa Rica, but it’s easier to find them in the U.S. than in this country! The volunteers attacked each other with the chocolate, led mainly by Divina. The ingredients are: […]
Beach Excursion to the Jesus Tree
One of the most remarkable places in the area is called “The Jesus Tree”… a tree that walks on water, as you can see from the photos. The water here was just about the warmest I’ve ever felt in Costa Rica, and very salty too. Perfect for floating aimlessly around the small white sand bay […]
Spring Rolls Delicioso
Amazing spring rolls made by our volunteers yesterday containing: Eggs Goat cheese Basil Purslane Sweet red peppers Sauteed spinach Carrots Everything was from the farm except for the carrots and the shell.
Growing Carrots in the Tropics
How to Grow Organic Carrots in the Tropics Note: This article is also available in Spanish/Español Seeds: Very small, planted shallow Soil Type: Sandy not clay, not rich in Nitrogen, excellent drainage Ph: 6-6.5 Germination Time: 4-20 days Spacing: Rows 25cm apart. Plants 10-15cm apart Water: Daily Sun: Full Sun Harvest Time: 12-18 weeks History […]
