How to Grow a Pineapple ?

How to Grow a Pineapple ?
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Pineapples can be grown from seeds, or you can purchase them in stores. You can also start a pineapple plant from the top of a store-bought pineapple. The pineapple crown contains preformed roots; you can plant this section three to four inches deep. When planting the pineapple crown, use good potting soil that is well-drained. Ratoons, or pups, can also be planted from their parent plant. However, planting them on their own is better, as the larger pups will reach maturity sooner.

Ananas comosus

Native to South America, the Ananas comosus pineapple plant is a beautiful plant that produces cone-shaped flowers in the summer and juicy, tasty fruit in the autumn. The plant, which belongs to the Bromeliad family, has dark green, sword-like leaves and is easy to grow. Its flowers are red and fuse to form the pineapple-shaped fruit. The plant grows very slowly, and you can start it from a crown cutting. The plant will flower within two years of planting.

Smooth Cayenne

The Smooth Cayenne pineapple is a non-wild, Hawaiian-grown pineapple with a high sugar and acid content, making it ideal for shipping and canning. They are known for their natural sweetness and are typically four to ten pounds in size.

Red Spanish

The Pina fiber industry has suffered economic decline due to low supply and fewer weavers. The dwindling production and poor livelihoods of workers in this industry have made it difficult for the industry to sustain itself. Nevertheless, it is the sole source of pina fiber in the country. It is essential to revive the industry and provide quality planting materials and proper protocols for pineapple farming in the country.

Mordilona

There are two main types of pineapples. The Pernambuco pineapple is grown mainly in Brazil and has a creamy white flesh. The Mordilona pineapple is grown in northeastern Colombia and Venezuela. It is large and irregularly shaped, and its skin is yellow with a white core. Its flesh is sweet and moist.

Kona sugarloaf

The Kona sugarloaf, also known as the Sugarloaf, is a delicious, low-acid pineapple with super-juicy flesh and a floral aroma. This pineapple is delicious and easy to grow, with minimal water requirement. Fertilizing is done through foliar spray and does not require additional irrigation.

Pernambuco

The Pernambuco pineapple is a variety of pineapple grown primarily in Brazil. It has a hard green shell and orange flesh. Its sweet flavor makes it a prized delicacy. The fruit has been edible throughout its life and is often used in desserts. The fruit is small and barrel-shaped and is surrounded by leaves.