Green Farms Hawaii’s “2023 Cacao of Excellence Gold Award” win showcases their dedication to top-quality cacao, sustainability, and community, solidifying their leadership in the industry. 

Green Farms Hawaii proudly announces its latest achievement: the esteemed “2023 Cacao of Excellence Gold Award” from Cacao of Excellence, reaffirming its dedication to superior-quality cacao and agricultural excellence. The program, renowned for its rigorous standards, honors a select group of cacao producers annually for their exceptional quality, flavor, and sustainability practices. 

 

Among stiff competition, Green Farms Hawaii’s cacao beans shone brightly, reflecting the unique terroir of the Hawaiian Islands and meticulous cultivation and processing. Their commitment to sustainability and environmental preservation has yielded unparalleled flavor and quality. 

  

Danny Green, Owner of Green Farms Hawaii, expressed gratitude for the award, acknowledging the team’s relentless efforts in producing top-tier cacao while prioritizing environmental sustainability and community engagement. 

  

Beyond product excellence, Green Farms Hawaii actively supports local communities through education initiatives and environmental stewardship, exemplifying modern agricultural values. 

  

Receiving the “2023 Cacao of Excellence Gold Award” places Green Farms Hawaii among globally recognized elite cacao producers, underscoring its leadership in the industry and the agricultural heritage of Hawaii. 

  

Looking forward, Green Farms Hawaii remains dedicated to innovation, sustainability, and excellence, pushing boundaries in cacao cultivation and product quality while maintaining environmental stewardship. 

  

For more information about Green Farms Hawaii and its award-winning cacao products, visit https://greenfarmshawaii.com/. 

  

About Green Farms Hawaii: Committed to excellence, sustainability, and community engagement, Green Farms Hawaii produces the finest cacao beans while preserving the natural beauty of its surroundings. With a passion for quality and environmental stewardship, Green Farms Hawaii is redefining the world of chocolate, one bean at a time.

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DIY: How to Prepare, Install, Grow, and Maintain Your Lawn

Selecting a turfgrass variety for your specific location is a crucial step in the process of any new residential sod installation or renovation. Understanding your soil, amount of sun and shade, and proximity to ocean spray and salty air helps determine the best variety of turfgrass to improve the long-term health and aesthetics of your lawn. 

Prepare

Do a soil test to determine what preparation your soil may need before planting sod. For weed control, spray non-selective herbicide (glyphosate). Wait 10 – 14 days. Repeat herbicide application. Remove dead plant material, spread 1-2” of soil conditioner, and rototill the soil conditioner into the rootzone. Rake tilled soil smooth with a water filled roller. 

Install

Fertilize with starter fertilizer such as 10-30-10. Sod should be laid over the fertilized soil beginning with the longest straight edges working out to areas that require cutting and trimming. Water after completing all sod is laid. The first day of watering may take several applications to push the water down into the soil, to a depth of 2”. 

Grow

Daily watering of sod for the first two weeks is required for successful installation and growth of your new lawn. Reduce water frequency after two weeks.  Tapering off on watering encourages grass roots to sink deeper into soil. Gradually reduce until watering 2-3 times per week, as necessary. After two weeks, apply a good slow release turf fertilizer every three months. 

Maintain

Hawaii has an extensive number of soil types and each will have different requirements. Once a year, or as needed, de-thatch the lawn to remove excess dead material above the soil surface and aerate to let oxygen and important nutrients reach the roots. This will improve water infiltration and limit disease susceptibility.