VanillaBOUT Vanilla is produced from Vanilla planifolia, an orchid that grows long bean pods. The process of obtaining Vanilla is extensive, as it can take up to four years for the vine to mature. The vine produces orchid blossoms that bloom for only 24 hours and must be pollinated by hand within 812 hours for the bean pod to grow. The entire processgrowing, pollinating, drying, curing, and preparing for exporttakes about one year. Young Livings Vanilla is