The unusually vigorous Agave tequilana ‘Weber Azul’ is by far the most popular variety for tequila production. Among the best desert plants, there are also many other species and varieties ...

To keep agave plants alive and healthy in colder climates, where freezing temperatures and excess moisture can cause serious damage, overwintering is essential. Agaves naturally enter a dormant ...

Researchers used terahertz spectroscopy and imaging to gain new insights into how agave plants are so remarkably adept at retaining water in extremely dry environments. Agave plants may be best ...

Waikulu Distillery owner Paul Turner stands in a Makawao field of blue agave plants Wednesday morning while describing the process of farming and distilling his premium agave spirit on Maui.

The Aztecs worshipped the agave plant (the maguey) as a gift from the gods. Agave plants take a minimum of eight years to raise from seed to viability. They thrive when distilled by hand ...

Farmers who harvest agave plants, called jimadores, chop agave into a round shape to reveal the heart of the plant, called a piña. One piña can produce around one case, which is about 12 bottles ...

The lifespan of Agave americana plants is inherently limited, with their demise following their blooming phase. This means that Alice’s life is soon coming to an end. In fact, she’s already begun ...

Agave plants may be best known for their role in tequila production, but they are also remarkably adept at retaining water in extremely dry environments. In a new study, researchers used terahertz ...