9:30
AM to 10:30 AM - Nanea a´o Kula (Maui Lavendar)
– In the uplands of Maui, sheltered along
the skirt of Haleakala Crater is Nanea a´o Kula.
The beauty astounds, and then awakens the most wonderful
feeling of freshness and rejuvenation as you journey
through the garden.
10:45 AM to 11:45 AM
- Pacific Produce – This modern hydroponics
lettuce operation is nestled on more than 2 acres of
land in the upland farming region of Maui. You will
experience a very unique hydroponic growing operation.
12:00 PM to 12:45 PM
- Lunch at the Maui Agriculture Research Center
12:45 PM to 1:30 PM
- Maui Agriculture Research Center – The
research facility is blessed with a near sup-tropical
climate. The Research Center has the advantage of long
dry summers and short wet winters, enabling it to manipulate
the maturity and harvesting of their crops through control
of irrigation. This facility is the center of protea
research and has introduced dozens of unique protea
hybrids to the commercial industry.
1:45 PM to 2:45 PM
- Howard's Nursery – This is a state-of-the-art
operation that produces potted mums, poinsettias and
other flowering potted plants. This is one of the most
modern nurseries in the State of Hawaii.
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
- Paradise Flower Farm – This is one
of the biggest producers of cut flowers and lei flowers
on Maui. You will see a wide variety of different floral
leis and bouquets.
4:30 PM
- Back to Maui Beach Hotel (one bus will stop at car
rental agencies for those who have made car reservations).
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