How Damaging Is Pepper to the Soil? What I’ve Noticed From Growing Peppers I have grown peppers for many years, and one thing I have learned through experience is that peppers are hard on the soil if they are grown repeatedly without a break. Peppers are not a bad crop, and they are very important…
Companion planting is a simple, natural way of growing plants so they help each other. Instead of planting everything separately, you place certain crops side by side because they improve growth, reduce pests, attract helpful insects, and even make food taste better. This method has been used for hundreds of years by farmers and home…
On our Taste of Jamaica Tour, pepper sauce isn’t just something we serve, it’s part of our story. Right here on the farm, we grow the peppers, harvest them by hand, and turn them into our own house-made pepper sauce using a blend of seven carefully chosen peppers. Each one adds its own voice to…
I absolutely love the flavor of garlic, and it’s a key ingredient in many of the dishes we prepare on our Taste of Jamaica Tour. Guests also get to use garlic during the cooking experience, learning how it adds depth and aroma to traditional meals. Interestingly, although garlic is widely used in Jamaican cooking, we’ve…
Planting Escallion / Green Onion / Spring Onion Our escallion crop was totally destroyed during the last hurricane. Since escallion is one of the main seasonings we use on both our Cooking Tour and our Farm and Food Tour, it is very important that we get this crop back in the ground as soon as…
Grow bags are fabric containers used to grow plants instead of traditional pots or in-ground beds. They’re popular with beginners because they’re simple, affordable, and forgiving if you make mistakes. This guide explains what grow bags are, why they work, and exactly how to use them step by step. What Are Grow Bags? Grow bags…
Taste of Jamaica Farm and Herbal Garden began in 2014 on a seven-acre property. From the start, our intention was to farm the entire land and create a space where food, herbs, and culture could come together. We began by terracing the land and putting in the basic structures needed to operate a working farm.…
Brown stew chicken is more than a meal in Jamaica. It is a weekly ritual, a reminder of comfort, and the scent that fills homes every Sunday morning. Ask any Jamaican what they remember most about growing up, and chances are this dish sits somewhere near the top. The rich gravy, the tender meat, and…
There is something special about cooking where the ingredients grow. At Taste of Jamaica Tours, guests step into the field, harvest what they will cook, and watch a simple ingredient turn into something unforgettable. One of the dishes that always wins hearts is Callaloo and Coconut Rundown. It is bold, creamy, and rooted in Jamaican…
Jamaica’s national dish, Ackee and Saltfish, is more than a hearty breakfast — it’s a true cultural treasure that reflects the island’s history, flavours, and vibrant food traditions. Visitors from all over the world fall in love with its rich, savory taste and its perfect balance of textures: buttery ackee, flaky salted cod, and fragrant…